‘This is what dreams are made of’ Newsroom New Zealand shocked the World Cup, the crowd and the nation - everyone but themselves - in pulling off a historic upset win over Norway in the tournament opener in Auckland. Thu, 20 July, 2023
A historic moment for New Zealand sport, an emotional night for Auckland The Spinoff Before last night, the biggest crowd the Football Ferns had played in front of was a few hundred shy of 13,000 Thu, 20 July, 2023
Hot-shot Hannah Wilkinson heads fabulous Football Ferns player ratings Stuff Hot-shot Hannah Wilkinson heads fabulous Football Ferns player ratings Thu, 20 July, 2023
Hannah Wilkinson's match-winner her biggest goal ‘by far!’ Stuff Hannah Wilkinson had already scored goals at two FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments, but she said nothing will ever compare to the feeling of scoring a winner at home in front of a packed crowd. Thu, 20 July, 2023
Record crowd spurs Football Ferns to historic win Stuff The Football Ferns have credited the record crowd that turned up to Eden Park for their first game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup for helping inspire their shock 1-0 win over Norway. Thu, 20 July, 2023
Football Ferns' win makes for best night of Ali Riley's life Stuff “It’s the best night of my life.” Thu, 20 July, 2023
A moment-by-moment account of the biggest goal in Football Ferns history Stuff It was perfect in its construction, perfect in its timing, perfect in its execution. Thu, 20 July, 2023
‘I’m lucky’: Football Fern on overcoming cancer to play at World Cup One News ‘I’m lucky’: Football Fern on overcoming cancer to play at World Cup Wed, 19 July, 2023
New Zealand target first victory as tournament kicks off against Norway Newshub New Zealand target first victory as tournament kicks off against Norway Wed, 19 July, 2023
Football Ferns v Norway - all you need to know NZ Herald All you need to know ahead of the Football Ferns’ first game of the Fifa Women’s World Cup against Norway at Eden Park on Thursday, July 20 (kickoff 7pm). Wed, 19 July, 2023
Shutting down Norway's stacked attack key for Football Ferns Stuff Football Ferns co-captain Ali Riley is banking on her experience playing against world-class attackers on a weekly basis in the United States as she prepares for one of the toughest assignments of her lengthy internat... Wed, 19 July, 2023
Penguins pick the winner of Football Ferns v Norway Stuff The penguins from Kelly Tarlton’s have picked their first winner at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Wed, 19 July, 2023
Football Ferns start with free hit against star-studded Norway Stuff The biggest match in the history of New Zealand football will take place at Eden Park in Auckland on Thursday night. Wed, 19 July, 2023
US world champion Tracey Leone helping the Football Ferns Stuff The Football Ferns are better-staffed for this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup on home soil than they’ve ever been before and one of the helping hands is a former world champion. Wed, 19 July, 2023
Percival comeback inspires Football Ferns as World Cup looms One News For Football Ferns fans, watching New Zealand's months-long winless run prior to the Women's World Cup has been tough. Tue, 18 July, 2023
Norway star Ada Hegerberg excited to face Football Ferns in FIFA Women's World Cup opener Stuff One of the greats of women’s football realised what she was about to do and almost stopped. Tue, 18 July, 2023
How Football Ferns goalkeeper Vic Esson was forged in Norway Stuff Vic Esson might not have the No 1 on her back, but she will be the Football Ferns’ first-choice goalkeeper as they chase FIFA Women’s World Cup history on home soil. Tue, 18 July, 2023
All you need to know about Norway Stuff The Football Ferns will have to be on their game defensively when they meet 1995 champions Norway in the opening game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park in Auckland. Tue, 18 July, 2023
Football Ferns At The 2023 Fifa World Cup: Scouting The Group Stage Opponents Niche Cache We’re now only days away from kickoff at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and preparations are complete. No more friendly games, no more training camps. Just fierce anticipation for the main event. Mon, 17 July, 2023
Football Ferns back Australia's fight against FIFA for pay parity with men Newshub The fight for pay parity remains one of the biggest issues facing women's sport and four days before the women's Football World Cup begins, the co-hosts have stepped up the fight. Mon, 17 July, 2023