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Jason Dasey talks to New Zealand and Wellington Phoenix boss Ricki Herbert about his World Cup experience.

Ricki Herbert has turned his back on lucrative club offers from Europe, Asia and Africa to extend his contract with the Wellington Phoenix until the end of the 2012/13 A-League season.

With France and Italy having already found themselves on the end of early upsets, FIFA.com takes a look at the dark horses of the tournament who are out to upset the odds.

FIFA.com speaks with New Zealand duo Chris Wood and Ivan Vicelich about the All Whites historic showing at South Africa 2010 and the bright future for the game domestically.

New Zealand boss Ricki Herbert said he was delighted with his players after they exited the World Cup with three draws.

New Zealand's World Cup campaign ended with another draw, as they held group winners Paraguay 0-0. They can return home with their heads held high.

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert admits his players will be as nervous as the fans in Thursday's potentially history-making World Cup clash against Paraguay.

New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen's own international future is uncertain after their FIFA World Cup exit but he is sure his country will go from strength to strength.

South African rugby hero Chester Williams talks to FIFA about the famous 1995 team and how the 2010 FIFA World Cup is continuing to help bring the people together.

It was day to remember for two youthful New Zealand players but less so for the two Hyundai Best Young Player Award candidates on show for Slovakia.

Fabulous Fabiano and fab for Fabio

Roberto Gotta watched Italy play out another disappointing draw, this time to minnows New Zealand.

Shane Smeltz gave New Zealand their greatest ever result as they held world champions Italy to a 1-1 draw in Group F.

New Zealand boss Ricki Herbert believes his side can cause a major upset against defending champions Italy on Sunday.

Italy coach Marcello Lippi said that he can't waste time lamenting the absence of injured stars Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon.

Ricki Herbert's New Zealand claimed a surprising, last-gasp 1-1 draw against Slovakia in their opening game of the World Cup and are expected to stick with the same line up for Sunday's clash with defending world champions Italy.

On paper, this should really be a mismatch, but football matches are not decided on paper. Indeed, New Zealand go into this match level on points - and goal difference - with the mighty Azzurri.

New Zealand vice-captain Tim Brown could come into contention for the match against reigning world champions Italy on Sunday.

New Zealand fans and media praised their national team's performance in their 1-1 draw against Slovakia on Tuesday.

Andrew Warshaw witnessed a historic draw for Ricki Herbert's delighted New Zealand side.

Long-serving New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen has finally achieved a long-held dream by appearing at a FIFA World Cup™ but after sharing the points against Slovakia the Kiwis are now eyeing world champions Italy.

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert had words of praise for his side's attitude as they picked up a 1-1 draw with a 92nd minute goal against Slovakia.

Defending FIFA World Cup™ holders Italy will anxiously await test results on goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon after he was forced off with a nerve injury.

Winston Reid struck two minutes into injury time to give New Zealand an historic point against Slovakia in Rustenburg.

New Zealand vice-captain Tim Brown has lost his race to be fit to face Slovakia in the team's first World Cup match on Tuesday - but should be ready for the next two Group F games.

While a majority view this match as a battle to avoid finishing bottom of the pool, New Zealand and Slovakia consider it an opportunity to put one foot in the knockout phase.

New Zealand striker Rory Fallon has said heavy security is preventing teams getting close to the locals and tarnishing the World Cup experience for many of those taking part.

New Zealand results from the last two years ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa starting on Friday:

Brett Taylor examines the prospects for Australia and New Zealand at the World Cup finals.

Tim Brown's World Cup dream remains alive after he was given the go-ahead to join his New Zealand team-mates in South Africa having made good progress in his recovery from a fractured shoulder.