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Auckland FC close in on Portuguese candidate after global search for new coach
The new coach will replace Steve Corica, who resigned in June to take up a role in Japan.
Ronaldo out! Ronaldo in! VAR shockers and hydration break horrors: Best and worst of the World Cup
OPINION: Despite controversies, thrilling football made this World Cup unforgettable.
Phoenix captain to play for Auckland in invitational match against Chelsea
Mackenzie Barry, 25, is the Wellington team's most-capped women’s player.
Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapple with World Cup villains label
Critics accused Argentina of foul play and arrogance in their loss to Spain in the final.
A-League champion Louis Verstraete heading home
The Belgian player is leaving Auckland FC after two standout seasons.
'Giant of the game': Liverpool and England legend dies aged 75
The double Ballon d’Or winner died surrounded by family after battling stage four cancer.
The delights of Lionel Messi can’t mask Argentina’s disgrace
OPINION: Argentina's attitude fouled their own legacy despite Messi's magic.
'They won it the right way': The verdict on the 2026 Fifa World Cup final
Argentina became just the second defending champions in 30 years to reach the final.
Former Football Ferns captain first player announced for Auckland FC invitational team
An Auckland FC Invitational XI will play Chelsea Women at Eden Park in August.
Spain break down Argentina to win Fifa World Cup final
A Ferran Torres strike in extra time was the difference-maker for Spain.
England claim third place at Fifa World Cup in 10-goal thriller against France
Kylian Mbappé became the all-time leading goalscorer but England claimed the win.
'Fully booked': Pub punters pour in for World Cup, Warriors and All Blacks
Fans have flocked to bars while the major sporting events are on.
Lionel Messi, not LeBron James, is the true athlete of the century
OPINION: Messi holds Fifa World Cup records with 21 goals and 12 assists for Argentina.
From Portugal to Paraguay: The All Whites on the move after the World Cup
Sarpreet Singh becomes the fifth All White to move clubs in this transfer window.
UK minister urges Fifa investigation over provocative Argentina banner
Argentine players held the banner up after their semi-final win over England.
England and Argentina fans clash after World Cup match
Tensions rose as Argentina players displayed a Falklands-themed banner.
The five things England got wrong in their World Cup defeat
Telegraph: Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute of the semi-final.
Watch: Bellingham 'slaps' Argentina substitute in ugly scenes at fulltime
Cristian Romero appeared to taunt Bellingham moments after the final whistle.
A history of hurt: Why we should feel England's pain after World Cup heartbreak
England led 1-0 after 84 minutes before Argentina completed their epic comeback.
'For the Malvinas, for Diego!' World Cup glee takes over in Argentina
Lautaro Martinez sealed Argentina’s 2-1 win with a goal in the 92nd minute.
'A notorious defeat': World reacts to England's shattered World Cup dream
Thomas Tuchel's defensive changes backfired as Argentina took control.
Tuchel defends tactics after England crash out of World Cup
Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored late to seal Argentina's win.
Football not going home: Argentina's late surge knocks England out
Two late goals saw Argentina earn their place in the World Cup final.
Auckland FC to open new A-League season at home as coach search nears end
The club will also travel to Saudi Arabia in August for the Fifa Intercontinental Cup.
Argentina players parade provocative banner after beating England
Argentina invaded the islands in 1982 but surrendered to the British later that year.
How Fifa's showbiz obsession risks ruining the World Cup final
OPINION: Fifa plans a 30-minute Super Bowl-style interval for the 2026 final.
Coach Deschamps to blame as Mbappe reduced to impotent rage
OPINION: France's front four of Mbappé, Dembélé, Olisé and Barcola failed to fire.
The bitter football history fueling rivalry between England and Argentina
Telegraph: England have beaten Argentina three times in five World Cup finals meetings.
'Highest risk': FBI and police ramp up security for England-Argentina semi-final
Fans will be allowed to mix inside the stadium despite entering through separate gates.