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Guillermo May leaves Auckland FC as the Black Knights' leading goal scorer.

Julian Quinones struck the first goal of the World Cup after nine minutes.

Food prices include churros at US$10.99 and soft pretzels for US$13.49.

Herald football reporter Michael Burgess reports from the All Whites' first official training session at their official venue in San Diego.

Almost 1500 fans packed Torero Stadium for the All Whites’ open session in San Diego.

NZME's panel share their predictions for the expanded 48-team tournament.

NZ Herald sports reporter Christopher Reive talks to Richard Martin on The Front Page about what's changed in the 16-year break between World Cup appearances.

NY Times: On the eve of the tournament, the US is turning some officials and fans away.

Cameron McMillan asks if the much-hyped opening matches are actually any good.

All 26 All Whites trained together for the first time in San Diego.

NZ Herald football reporter Michael Burgess reports from San Diego, where the All Whites have begun their final preparations with a fully fit squad.

New Zealand are playing in their third World Cup after qualifying on their 15th attempt.

Iran's squad will stay in Tijuana, crossing to the US only for match days.

For the first time, 48 nations will compete across 12 groups at the finals.

NZ Herald football reporter Michael Burgess explains why many locals are excited about the World Cup but also angry and frustrated over the high ticket prices.

Casual US sports fans are put off by the cost of attending matches.

Ross Willox has returned home after eight years playing in the US, Scotland and Spain.

Coach Darren Bazeley will finalise his starting XI on June 12 in San Diego.

NZH football reporter Michael Burgess looks ahead to the All Whites final training bloc in San Diego, the key decisions for coach Darren Bazeley and D-Day for some members.

Finn Surman impressed in defence, surely cementing his place in Darren Bazeley’s XI.

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

The team switched their base from Tucson to Tijuana amid rising tensions.

The 34-year-old midfielder collapsed in the 65th minute in Odense.

ANALYSIS: The All Whites rebounded strongly after that 4-0 defeat to Haiti.

The NZ side were much-improved from their 4-0 loss to Haiti, with the World Cup up next.

England were dominant, but this wasn’t the one-sided contest some may have been expecting.

How the English media reacted to the Three Lions' 1-0 win over New Zealand's All Whites.

How the All Whites players rated in their 1-0 World Cup warm up defeat to England.

Harry Kane's goal just before halftime was all that separated the sides on the scoreboard.