New Zealand

After being disqualified from 2016 Olympics football qualifying, New Zealand announced they would appeal.

Fernando Santos Expectant fans in New Zealand and St Petersburg will have to wait and see whether Cristiano Ronaldo turns out for Portugal on Saturday.

Ricki Herbert New Zealand head coach Ricki Herbert bemoaned his team's defending of crosses after a 5-1 loss to Mexico on Wednesday.

The watching Vladimir Putin will have been satisfied - for now at least - after Russia eased past New Zealand in St Petersburg.

Kevin Trapp Some focused gym-work for Cristiano Ronaldo and a tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe lead the top social media posts for Confederations Cup day 10.

Cristiano Ronaldo Anthony Hudson insists his team will carry no fear into their meeting with Euro 2016 winners Portugal in St Petersburg.

Carlos Osorio Juan Carlos Osorio admitted he said something that "was not okay" to a New Zealand assistant during Mexico's 2-1 victory.

Nani Cristiano Ronaldo was among the goalscorers as Portugal beat New Zealand 4-0 to reach the Confederations Cup semi-finals as Group A winners.

Chris Wood Chris Wood opened the scoring and might have gone home with the matchball as New Zealand gave Mexico an unexpected fight in Sochi.

New Zealand A youthful New Zealand side battled to a goalless draw against South Africa to banish memories of their early capitulation versus Japan.