Rappers Future, Lisa and Tyla, singer Anitta, singer/rapper Rema and DJ Sanjoy will be part of the ceremony before the US plays Paraguay.
Entertainment
Sat, May 9
It means New Zealand will play two pre-tournament games before they kick off against Iran in their first World Cup game since 2010.
Football
Wed, May 6
All matches will be available on TVNZ+ with some also broadcast live and free on TVNZ channels.
Mon, May 4
Prices top out at US$4105 (NZ$6961) for the United States' opening game against Paraguay in Los Angeles.
Sat, May 2
Iran’s top football official said, “We have many issues to discuss” on his return home from Canada.
"Formal motorcades where traffic is stopped are reserved for heads of state."
Thu, Apr 30
"Football belongs to the people, not to politicians," said the Iranian Embassy in Rome in a statement denouncing the idea as morally bankrupt.
Fri, Apr 24
The lowest-priced tickets for the final, listed Thursday on the Marketplace, were US$10,923.85 (NZ$18,650.18) for four seats.
The All Whites captain look a heavy blow to his knee in Nottingham Forest’s Europa League clash with Porto.
Fri, Apr 17
All Whites and Auckland FC defender Nando Pijnaker is suffering more injury woes.
Wed, Apr 15
The two sides will play at a former Super Bowl-hosting stadium with a capacity of 65,000.
Fri, Apr 10
The Nottingham Forest striker and All Whites skipper has been out of action since October last year due to injury, undergoing knee surgery in December.
Thu, Apr 9
Details of all the matches at the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Thu, Apr 2
New Zealand turned on the style to claim a famous victory over South American opposition in their final home match before the World Cup.
Tue, Mar 31
Relive live updates as the All Whites defeated Chile at Eden Park.
Mon, Mar 30
The All Whites defeated the South American side 4-1 at Eden Park in Auckland.
The All Whites need to put a flat performance behind them, not only for confidence in the camp but for their fans too, writes 1News Sport Reporter Zion Dayal.
Sport
The All Whites went down 2-0 against European opponents Finland at Eden Park in Auckland.
Fri, Mar 27
New Zealand take on Finland at Eden Park in the first of three matches leading up to the FIFA World Cup in June.
Tonight, Darren Bazeley's side take on 75th ranked Finland at Eden Park in a campaign culminating with FIFA’s showpiece event in Los Angeles in June.
Record-breaking football star Chris Wood didn't always stand out on the field.
Thu, Mar 26
New Zealand was scheduled to face Iran in its first group-stage game, but the country's participation in the tournament remains in doubt.
Tue, Mar 24
As the USA prepares to host a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1994, the landscape of football (or soccer state-side) looks remarkably different three decades on.
Thu, Mar 19
Safety concerns have prompted discussions that could affect teams preparing to face Iran, including the All Whites.
Tue, Mar 17
From Wynton Rufer, to Winston Reid, Steve Wooddin, to Chris Wood - the heroes of '82 and 2010 have been the flagbearers for footballers here.
Thu, Mar 12
