Category: Opinion

• It Starts Tomorrow: Mexico vs South Africa, and How to Watch the World Cup Opener in NZ

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  June 11, 2026

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  Opinion, World Cup 2026

  After four years of waiting, the World Cup kicks off tomorrow with Mexico vs South Africa at the Azteca. Here is why the opener matters, what to expect, and how to watch it for free in New Zealand (around 7am NZT, with Shakira and Burna Boy on first).

  

• Chile sin Mundial otra vez: lo que duele ver la fiesta desde el fin del mundo

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  June 5, 2026

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  En Español, Opinion, South American Football

  Tres Mundiales seguidos sin la Roja. Últimos en las eliminatorias, 11 puntos, y un Mundial que empieza sin nosotros. Una columna escrita con rabia y con amor desde Nueva Zelanda.

  

• Group G, No Easy Outs: An Honest Guide to the All Whites’ World Cup Group

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  June 5, 2026

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  All Whites, Opinion, World Cup 2026

  Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand. Fixtures, NZT kick-off times, and an honest assessment of how the All Whites get out of Group G, from a fan who refuses to lie to you.

  

• That 4-0 Against Haiti Should Scare You. It Should Also Wake You Up

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  June 5, 2026

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  All Whites, Opinion

  The All Whites were thumped 4-0 by Haiti in their World Cup warm-up. An honest opinion from a fan who grew up watching small footballing nations punch above their weight, and knows what it takes.