New Zealand

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.

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.

Alberto Zaccheroni Yuichi Komano and Toshihiro Aoyama have each been recalled to Japan's squad for the upcoming friendly with New Zealand.