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The number of countries qualified for the Football World Cup is up to 34 - after Germany and the Netherlands booked their places at next year's tournament

18 November 2025

The number of countries qualified for the Football World Cup is up to 34 - after Germany and the Netherlands booked their places at next year's tournament

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A toe poke that's being heard around the world
	17 Nov 2025: A toe poke that's being heard around the world... more

A late lapse has cost the All Whites dearly in their 2-1 loss to Colombia in their international friendly in Florida
	16 Nov 2025: A late lapse has cost the All Whites dearly in their 2-1 loss to Colombia in their international friendly in Florida... more

Heartbreak for the All Whites in Florida
	16 Nov 2025: Heartbreak for the All Whites in Florida... more

Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman is demanding more on attack in this afternoon's A-League Women's match with the Newcastle Jets in Porirua
	16 Nov 2025: Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman is demanding more on attack in this afternoon's A-League Women's match with the Newcastle Jets in Porirua... more

All Whites defender Michael Boxall's laid out the plan to stop one of Colombia's danger-men in Florida today.
	16 Nov 2025: All Whites defender Michael Boxall's laid out the plan to stop one of Colombia's danger-men in Florida today.... more

The All Whites' pair of South American football friendlies could give coach Darren Bazeley valuable insight heading towards next year's World Cup
	15 Nov 2025: The All Whites' pair of South American football friendlies could give coach Darren Bazeley valuable insight heading towards next year's World Cup... more

Germany are on the brink of automatic qualification for next year's men's football World Cup, following a 2-nil away win over Luxembourg
	15 Nov 2025: Germany are on the brink of automatic qualification for next year's men's football World Cup, following a 2-nil away win over Luxembourg... more

Wellington Phoenix defender Lara Wall is keen to build on her one cap of international experience
	14 Nov 2025: Wellington Phoenix defender Lara Wall is keen to build on her one cap of international experience... more

A taste of familiarity has Football Fern Lara Wall in good stead heading into the upcoming two-match series against Australia's Matildas, starting later this month
	14 Nov 2025: A taste of familiarity has Football Fern Lara Wall in good stead heading into the upcoming two-match series against Australia's Matildas, starting later this month... more

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