Atefeh Imani of Iran waves to fans in the stand during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between against the Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium.

Two more Iranian football players seek asylum in Australia

There were fears for the women's football team's safety after they were labelled "traitors" by Iranian state media for refusing to sing the national anthem.

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FIFA World Cup fixtures

FIFA World Cup fixtures

Details of all the matches at the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.

10:42am

Atefeh Imani of Iran waves to fans in the stand during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between against the Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium.

Iranian football players rescued after daring QLD escape

Five members of the Iranian Women's Soccer team have been granted humanitarian visas after refusing to sing the Iranian national anthem at one of their Asian Cup games.

10:17am

Police officer and stewards force fans back after they invaded the pitch following a penalty shoot out after the Scottish Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Rangers and Celtic, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Scottish football fans clash on pitch after Scottish Cup tie

Fans invaded the field and clashed after Celtic beat Rangers in a penalty shootout in the Scottish Cup quarterfinals.

Monday 8:09am

1:30

Port Vale's Ben Waine celebrates

Kiwi Waine scores winner as minnows stun Sunderland in FA Cup

"I know it wasn’t pretty to watch, probably not the best game to watch, but we dug in so hard and I think we deserved it," said Waine, who headed in from close range in the 28th minute.

Monday 7:49am

1:30

Sam Cosgrove of Auckland FC and Brian Kaltak of Perth Glory, Auckland FC v Perth Glory FC.

Auckland, Perth left to rue A-League Men draw

English striker Sam Cosgrove's eighth goal of the season gave Auckland the early advantage in the seventh minute at Sky Stadium on Sunday.

Sun, Mar 8

Corban Piper of the Phoenix scores during the Men’s A-League Round 20 match between the Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Friday.

'Players were like warriors': Phoenix battle to a draw with Adelaide

A defiant Wellington Phoenix have held Adelaide United to a 1-1 A-League Men draw.

Sat, Mar 7

The current crop of All Whites told Breakfast some of their first and most vivid memories from World Cup’s past.

All Whites on their favourite moments from past World Cups: 'Crazy goal'

The current crop of All Whites share their first and favourite World Cup memories, 100 days out from the 2026 tournament.

Wed, Mar 4

All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley.

All Whites announce base for World Cup campaign

The city holds extra significance for New Zealand sporting folklore.

Tue, Mar 3

Iran at the World Cup draw

Head of Iran football says World Cup participation in US in doubt

One of Iran's group stage opponents is New Zealand.

Mon, Mar 2

Auckland FC's Guillermo Bartesaghi scores and celebrates his goal

Auckland FC stun with A-League win over champions Melbourne City

Auckland have kept the pressure on A-League men's leaders Newcastle Jets with a stunning 3-0 home win over Melbourne City.

Sun, Mar 1

February 2026
Glimt's Hakon Evjen celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Inter Milan at the San Siro.

Giant-killing Norwegians celebrate Champions League upset over Inter

Bodo/Glimt knock last year's beaten finalists out of the competition after a comfortable 2-1 second-leg victory at the San Siro.

Wed, Feb 25

Eli Just and Alex Paulsen.

'Every kid's dream': World Cup on the minds of Kiwis playing overseas

It's set to be an important few months for New Zealand's contingent of professional footballers.

Tue, Feb 24

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano

Nix coach on borrowed time before quitting: 'There were discussions'

Giancarlo Italiano quit after Saturday's 5-0 loss to Auckland FC.

Tue, Feb 24

Giancarlo Italiano has quit as Wellington Phoenix coach.

Familiar face at Wellington Phoenix after Italiano's dramatic exit

Chris Greenacre has been installed as caretaker-coach following Giancarlo Italiano's resignation on Saturday - an appointment that may be permanent.

Mon, Feb 23

Giancarlo Italiano

Wellington Phoenix coach quits after humiliating Auckland FC loss

Giancarlo Italiano has resigned after a humiliating 5-0 A-League loss to Auckland FC.

Sun, Feb 22

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior argues with Benfica's head coach José Mourinho after scoring the opening goal during a Champions League playoff soccer match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid in Lisbon, Portugal

Champions League game halted after Real Madrid star claims racial insult

The game between Real Madrid and Benfica spiralled into chaos when Vinícius Júnior accused an opponent of racially insulting him.

Wed, Feb 18

Ben Garuccio of Sydney FC shows his frustration as Nando Pijnaker (L) and Logan Rogerson (R) of Auckland FC celebrate a goal during the A-League Men’s match between Sydney FC and Auckland FC in Liechhardt Oval in Sydney.

Auckland FC salvages draw with late goal against Sydney

It means Auckland stay second on the table, as they attempt to catch up with league leaders, the Newcastle Jets.

Wed, Feb 18

Bill Poni Tuiloma of the Phoenix controls the ball during the round 17 A-League Men match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Wellington Phoenix at CommBank Stadium, on February 13, 2026, in Sydney, Australia.

Phoenix close two goal deficit to salvage draw against Wanderers

The 'Nix emerged the better side after the break, desperate to snap a three-game losing streak and avoid finishing the round dead last

Sat, Feb 14

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe stands in front of the former manager Alex Ferguson during the Premier League soccer match.

Man U co-owner sorry if immigration comments 'offended some people'

"I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe and caused concern," Jim Ratcliffe said in a statement.

Fri, Feb 13

Chris Wood pictured in September 2025. File photo.

'Not a nice time': All White Chris Wood on battling knee injury

All Whites fans are sweating on the return of their star captain ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June.

Fri, Feb 13

Tottenham's head coach Thomas Frank gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Newcastle in London.

Tottenham fires Thomas Frank after desperate Premier League run

Frank’s exit after only eight months in the role means Spurs are on the lookout for a sixth head coach in less than seven years.

Thu, Feb 12

England's Harry Kane, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Group F UEFA Nations League match between England and Finland.

All Whites to face England ahead of FIFA World Cup

The match scheduled for early June will see the All Whites face their highest ranked opponent in 17 years.

Thu, Feb 12

Sarpreet Singh misses his penalty in the first half against Tunisia in Cairo.

Singh returning home as Phoenix sign All White in new loan deal

The club confirmed yesterday the return of the attacking midfielder, who left in 2019 for German giants Bayern Munich.

Sat, Feb 7

January 2026
A weak La Nina has complicated the weather patterns this summer.

Daniel Corbett: It’s been a hit and miss summer, expect more of the same

Summer is fining up at last but it’ll stay changeable, says 1News weather expert Daniel Corbett.

Sat, Jan 17