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Auckland FC will meet either Newcastle or Sydney FC in the final.

Australian forward will play her final game for Chelsea against Manchester United.

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley tells Michael Burgess about the expectations and hopes for the team at the World Cup.

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley discusses the potential impact of Chris Wood at the World Cup, after a season disrupted by injury. Video / Sylvie Whinray

The coach says it's well deserved but a few more could have made the cut.

OPINION: Southampton board members are understood to have privately admitted spying.

The squad choices mean Bill Tuiloma misses out to veteran Tommy Smith.

The All Whites will face Iran, Egypt and Belgium from June 16 in California.

There were few surprises but a couple of interesting calls as coach Darren Bazeley named his final 26-man squad. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Darren Bazeley has named a settled 26-man squad after two years of tweaks.

Barbarouses made his All Whites debut in 2008 and makes his first World Cup at 36.

The pair become the first men to represent New Zealand at two World Cups.

The 35-year-old actor has signed with USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive FC.

Selection brings huge financial consequences, given Fifa's massive prize money.

Eden Park boss Nick Sautner is targeting 24 premium events at the venue.

The Phoenix women overturned a 2-1 deficit to reach the A-League decider.

Changli 'Sophia' Luo denies four charges and faces trial in the US later this year.

There is unlikely to be a surprise selection or kid from nowhere in Thursday's squad.

Forward Jacob Fenton, 26, scored his first goal of the season last Sunday.

The Chelsea Women will play an Auckland FC Women’s Invitational XI in August at Eden Park.

Pia Vlok's been called up to the Football Ferns during her first season with the Nix.

Guillermo May is facing surgery after picking up a syndesmosis injury.

Nick Sautner, Desley Simpson and Nick Becker speak at the Chelsea FC v Auckland women's invitational XI launch at Eden Park. Video / Alyse Wright

The 63-year-old Dutchman had only been appointed in February this year.

OPINION: Can they get Tommy Smith alongside the squad without using another player's seat?

Former Football Ferns goalkeeper Jenny Bindon will coach the Invitational XI.

The ref disallowed a goal after a lengthy pitch-side review in a key Premier League match.

Arsenal now sit five points clear of second-placed Manchester City.

The Wellington side beat the Brisbane Roar 2-0 in extra time to book a historic A-League grand final spot. Video / NZ Herald