New Zealand

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.

Day four at the Confederations Cup brought bellies fuller than stadiums and the reassuring grasp of close colleagues.

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.

Uzbekistan The New Zealand public will be shown a glimpse of things to come under new coach Anthony Hudson on Monday.

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.

Ricardo Gareca Nardi After securing a spot at the 2018 World Cup, Peru coach Ricardo Gareca paid tribute to the nation's fans.

Leverkusen striker Javier Hernandez scored his 48th Mexico goal in the 2-2 draw with Portugal and is keen to kick on against New Zealand.

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

Jose Mourinho Anthony Hudson has been likened to Jose Mourinho, but insists he does not want to be compared to anyone.