New Zealand

Chris Wood New Zealand forward Chris Wood is not daunted by Wednesday's trip to the Estadio Azteca to tackle Mexico in their World Cup play-off.

Miguel Herrera Aguirre Mexico's Miguel Herrera insists his team paid back a debt to their fans in their World Cup intercontinental play-off first leg on Wednesday.

South Africa South Africa's plans for their friendlies against Australia and New Zealand have been ruined with 11 players pulling out of the initial squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo will make his Confederations Cup bow against Mexico, with Russia and New Zealand lurking in Group A.

New Zealand If New Zealand thought their World Cup play-off nightmare was over, they should think again ahead of their second leg with Mexico.

South Korea South Korea's Lee Jae-sung had a telling impact from the substitutes' bench with the late winner in Tuesday's 1-0 friendly triumph over New Zealand in Seoul.

Neymar Tommy Smith endured a torrid time against Neymar at London 2012, but the New Zealand defender is relishing facing Cristiano Ronaldo.

Anthony Hudson Anthony Hudson was a happy man after New Zealand saw off the Solomon Islands to reach a World Cup play-off tie.

Cha Du-ri After bringing an end to his international career, South Korea's Cha Du-ri bowed out a happy man following a rousing reception from the Seoul crowd.