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The New Zealand team share Group G with Iran, Egypt and Belgium.

The 33-year-old has now been axed from Liverpool's Champions League squad.

Auckland FC defender Francis de Vries reflects on derby win over Wellington Phoenix, that penalty moment and the big Fifa World Cup draw.

Jason Pines ranks the All Whites pushing for World Cup spots.

The result – at the end of a dramatic contest – was a welcome fillip for Auckland FC.

All Whites face Iran first at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16.

Auckland FC have secured another A-League derby win over their capital rivals.

The All Whites will compete at their third World Cup next year in North America.

It wasn't the perfect draw – but it was a pretty good outcome for New Zealand.

Darren Bazeley gives his thoughts on New Zealand's World Cup pool, where they have been grouped with Belgium, Iran and Egypt. Video / NZF

New Zealand will kickoff their campaign against Iran on June 15.

NZ Herald football writer Michael Burgess and Newstalk ZB football commentator Jason Pine look ahead to the fifth instalment of the Kiwi A-League derby.

After less than two years, there’s already an edge between the clubs.

The pressure is on as Auckland FC chase a fifth straight NZ derby win over the Phoenix.

It had been expected that the team wouldn't play here again before the World Cup.

The All Whites could face global heavyweights such as England, Argentina or Brazil.

Veteran midfielder Annalie Longo came off the bench for her 144th and final cap.

Auckland FC's unbeaten start to the A-League season is over, after this home defeat.

De Vries started all 28 games for Auckland FC last season and rarely left the field.

Auckland FC defender Francis de Vries on his punishing recent schedule, his non-stop year, FIFA World Cup dreams and IKEA excitement.

The Ferns face Australia again in the second match of the series in Adelaide.

The 54-year-old’s guilty plea came as prosecutors prepared to present evidence.

Ryan Nelsen and Andrew Pragnell met Brooklyn Nets boss Sean Marks while in New York.

The 40-year-old was sent off for elbowing Dara O’Shea in a 2-0 loss to Ireland.

Coach Steve Corica called the overall performance 'flat', despite the point earned.

Auckland FC have been held by Brisbane Roar 1-1, in a disappointing display.

A late goal from Macarthur meant they secured all three points from the Wellington clash.

While not ideal, the scenario is another reminder of the strength of Auckland’s squad.

The 22‑year‑old reveals she almost quit football during her troubled stay in France.