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South Africans enjoying downturn in crime

The World Cup has had a positive spin-off for South African society.

Soccer: NZ soccer gains $500k from record betting spree

Soccer: Daunting task for 2014 hosts

The challenge is there for Brazil to host a great World Cup finals in four years time.

Soccer: Unbeaten campaign could sway Herbert to stay

New Zealand joins a select group of nations who have gone through a World Cup unbeaten.

<i>Editorial:</i> NZ's rise best aspect of tepid World Cup

New Zealanders will always remember the month-long festival of soccer that was the 2010 World Cup.

Soccer: Herbert decision 'tomorrow'

All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has called a press conference for tomorrow.

Soccer: Nelsen named in World Cup's 'Best 11'

All Whites skipper Ryan Nelsen has been named in a sports channel's "World Cup Best 11".

Ten photos that defined the World Cup

nzherald.co.nz's top 10 2010 World Cup highlights for which the tournament will be remembered.

Iniesta's goal sparks wild celebrations

A goal in extra time from Spain's Andres Iniesta sparked wild celebrations as Spain won the 2010 World Cup.

<i>Editorial</i>: Last post for infernal vuvuzela

<i>Fred de Jong:</i> Total Football is great, but I'll be cheering for Dutch pragmatism

<i>Chris Rattue</i>: Little guys are the giants this time round

Soccer: Viva Espana! All Whites on track to be cup's only undefeated side

<i>Paul Thomas:</i> Clash of the titans puts sport into perspective

Soccer: Herbert to make call on future

Soccer: Final not without Englishmen

The World Cup final will have an English team in it after all.

Soccer: Dutch 'unafraid' of Spanish juggernaut

On Monday morning (NZ time) the Dutch face one of the most awe-inspiring football teams in modern times.

Soccer: Van Persie keen to erase past ghosts

Robin van Persie is the centre-forward of a team that has reached the World Cup final.