New Zealand: A New Hero, A New Hope

New Zealand were expected to be the whipping boys of their World Cup group, but a point against Slovakia, helped by a new found hero, has the country hoping for even better.

World Cup Venue Guides: Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg

A famous old stadium, Ellis Park will host a fair few games at this World Cup. In Johannesburg, there’s also plenty to see and do, so you’ll never be bored between matches.

World Cup Venue Guides: Free State Stadium, Mangaung/Bloemfontein

The Free State Stadium may be one of the smallest to host World Cup matches, but it’s still a fine site. There’s a bit to do around it too. We profile the Free State Stadium.

World Cup Venue Guides: Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg

The Royal Bafokeng Stadium looks a little out of place at the World Cup, surrounded as it is by a running track. But there’s still plenty other than the football to stay entertained.

World Cup Venue Guides: Peter Mokoba Stadium, Polokwane

Off the beaten track, far to the north, the Peter Mokoba Stadium offers a refreshing change from the busier areas of South Africa. In a World Cup, all types of stadiums are needed.

World Cup Venue Guides: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth

The name is famous, but the venue perhaps less so. While the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is a fine World Cup ground, there isn’t too much to do apart from watch the football.

World Cup Venue Guides: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban

Durban is a tourist city and that means plenty to do while taking in the World Cup at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Specially built for the World Cup, it’s a beautiful ground.

World Cup Venue Guides: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit

The Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit is a little off the beaten track, but it does give fans a chance to experience some of the real South Africa. The stadium’s nice too!

World Cup Venue Guides: Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria/Tshwane

Located in South Africa’s capital city, the Loftus Versfeld Stadium is bound to attract a lot of attention. With much do in the city itself, it’s a welcome World Cup stop.

World Cup Venue Guides: Green Point Stadium, Cape Town

Cape Town is known all over the world and fans will be delighted an impressive stadium is here for the World Cup. A must see for fans, we look at the Green Point Stadium.