World Cup news snippets
More than half of the Netherlands first-choice players are carrying yellow cards - a precarious situation if several pick up a second booking and the team advances to the World Cup quarterfinal after playing Slovakia. more
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CLUB INFORMATION
New Zealand return to South Africa after their exploits at the 2009 Confederations Cup, during which they lost to Spain and Bafana Bafana, but managed a 0-0 draw with Iraq.
The All Whites qualified for the World Cup via a play-off against the fifth-best side in Asia, Bahrain, and will be making a second appearance after their 1982 showing in Spain.
They have yet to pick up a point in the finals, having conceded 12 goals in their three matches in the 1982 tournament. It may not be so different this time round.
Coach: Ricki Herbert
Nickname: All Whites
Honours: 1973, 1998, 2002, 2008 Oceania Nations Cup champions
Previous World Cup appearances: 1 (1982)
Best World Cup finish: Round 1 (1982)
