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'No words right now': Football Ferns’ exit might top list of home heartbreaks

As the final whistle blew on Sunday, many of the New Zealand players seemed in a daze.

'I’m always shocked when I don’t play': US football star Megan Rapinoe is not going quietly

New York Times: Relegated to a reserve, the outspoken forward said she has plenty left.

Chris Rattue: Ian Foster is 'a man on top of his game'

Victory over Norway covered up a lack of finishing skill from the Football Ferns.

Ferns’ coach sees bright future despite agonising exit

Jitka Klimkova believes the foundation is there for the next World Cup.

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ESPN journalist behind report of Spain’s boredom in Palmerston North speaks out about ‘international incident’

ESPN reporter Samuel Marsden says he may have caused an international incident.

Football Ferns coach could roll the dice for do-or-die Cup clash

Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova could make changes for today’s match.

Tattoos, tenacity and triumph: The unusual journey of Ferns pioneer

Malia Steinmetz has brought a distinctive reminder of home to the Fifa Women's World Cup.

World Cup: Japan too good for Costa Rica

Hikaru Naomoto and Aoba Fujino scored two minutes apart in the first half.

How the USA are preparing for the Netherlands in highly anticipated World Cup clash

The world number-one USA and ninth-ranked Netherlands have plenty of history.

Despair, disbelief, defiance: Behind the scenes of the Football Ferns' shock loss

After being so driven and desperate against Norway, it wasn't quite there in Wellington.

'It sucks': Football Ferns striker reacts to her disallowed goal

Given the forensic way the rules are applied, it was the correct call, if cruel.

Political Round-up: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's endgame for NZ

OPINION: Blinken is heading Downunder for some 'good old-fashioned sports diplomacy'.

How the Football Ferns can make the round of 16

The Football Ferns can still make history despite the shock loss last night.

As it happened: Football Ferns suffer upset loss to Philippines

A recap of New Zealand’s second game of the Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023 in Wellington.

'We just love football': Fans flock to Wellington waterfront for Football Ferns match

The New Zealand-Philippines World Cup game kicks off at 5.30pm.