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Auckland councillor 'starstruck' by Ted Lasso star at Eden Park

The councillor says while he was 'definitely starstruck' he managed to 'play it cool'.

Gone in 96 seconds: Spain reflect on incredible semifinal win

For the Spanish, the time between despair and jubilation last night was 96 seconds.

World Cup diary: What was really to blame for Eden Park fire alarm drama

And in 20 years of covering sport, it’s hard to remember a sadder scene than last Friday.

All you need to know for Spain-Sweden at Eden Park

All the details for tonight's semifinal between Spain and Sweden.

Local Focus: Gisborne footy team experience the quarter-finals

Tatapouri Thistle Marist football team get treated to the World Cup quarter-finals.

Spain seeks history at Eden Park but Sweden labelled favourites

Sweden will play in a Women's World Cup semi final for the fifth time on Tuesday.

Women’s World Cup: Which of the final four teams should Kiwis support?

Four teams remain and this year the tournament will have a new champion.

'Phenomenal': Record attendance figures revealed for Women's World Cup

Of major sporting events here, only the 2011 Rugby World Cup had bigger average crowds.

Trump cheers the defeat of Megan Rapinoe and the US women’s football team

New York Times: The former president taunted the team after its defeat on the world stage.

American fans persevere with costly trips despite US exit

More than 20,000 Americans booked trips to New Zealand for the event.

'Ha-ha at the end': Megan Rapinoe's excruciating World Cup exit

NY Times: The US star's world-famous accuracy deserted her at exactly the wrong moment.

World Cup: Japan take down Norway

Japan scored their 14th goal of the Women’s World Cup and conceded their first.

World Cup: Classy Spain cruise past Switzerland

Spain smashed Switzerland in a one-sided round-of-16 clash at Eden Park.

Bruce Cotterill: The world’s watching NZ - and it's not a pretty picture

OPINION: We probably underestimate the extent to which the eyes of the world are on us.

'Pressure is a privilege': US block out critics after rocky World Cup start

The World No 1 don't doubt their ability to still go deep into the tournament.

'Short term pain for long term gain': What the Women's World Cup meant to Kiwi football clubs

Clubs say what it means to host world-class teams and have mega upgrades in the process.