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Milly Clegg named in final Football Ferns squad before World Cup

Phoenix forward Clegg is the only uncapped player named in the squad to play Iceland and Nigeria in Turkey next month - NZ's final internationals before this year's World Cup.

Womens Sport •Tue, Mar 28

FIFA announces huge increase to prize money for Women's World Cup

It is up more than $243 million on the last tournament.

FIFA World Cup •Sat, Mar 18

No Saudi sponsorship at this year's women's FIFA World Cup

Visit Saudi will not be a sponsor at the women's World Cup later this year following the outcry of opposition from the host nations, Australia and New Zealand.

Womens Sport •Fri, Mar 17

Women's team players ask FIFA for equal World Cup money

A letter signed by 150 players from national teams on every continent was sent to FIFA in October.

FIFA World Cup •Thu, Mar 16

FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game event

By retaining groups of four teams instead of moving to three, FIFA has created a schedule that will last nearly six weeks in the US, Canada and Mexico.

FIFA World Cup •Wed, Mar 15

FIFA under growing pressure to ditch reported Saudi sponsor

Both FA and NZF said last month that they had not been consulted after reports that Visit Saudi will join international brands such as Adidas, Coca-Cola and Visa as major sponsors.

FIFA World Cup •Tue, Mar 7

Just Fontaine, who scored 13 goals at 1958 World Cup, dies

“Justo is, and will remain, a legend of the French team," France coach Didier Deschamps said.

FIFA World Cup •Thu, Mar 2

Former All Whites legend Grant Turner dies

Key figure in New Zealand's memorable road to the World Cup in Spain in 1982 dies after a long battle with cancer.

FIFA World Cup •Tue, Feb 28

Amid horror run, Football Ferns out to right wrongs against Argentina

International at Waikato Stadium tonight is a chance to put a run of three bad defeats behind them.

FIFA World Cup •Mon, Feb 20

Football Ferns thumped again as Portugal send World Cup message

The Football Ferns insisted tonight's game in Hamilton was the start of their push for a big World Cup campaign on home soil - instead, it was another heavy loss where they failed to score.

Womens Sport •Fri, Feb 17

Football Ferns looking for World Cup momentum against Portugal

The Football Ferns play Portugal and Argentina before this year's World Cup and want to show fans that not only can they score goals but that they can win games.

Womens Sport •Thu, Feb 16

US star Morgan slams possible Saudi World Cup sponsorship deal

This year's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand could have a major sponsor from Saudi Arabia, something Morgan says is "bizarre".

FIFA World Cup •Fri, Feb 10

Football Ferns near full strength for Portugal, Argentina

Coach Jitka Klimkova has named an as strong as possible squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Portugal and Argentina in Hamilton and Auckland.

Womens Sport •Thu, Feb 9

Hosts slam FIFA for reported Saudi sponsors of women's World Cup

Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia and New Zealand have written to FIFA seeking urgent clarification after reports Saudi Arabia's tourism authority has signed a sponsorship deal.

FIFA World Cup •Thu, Feb 2