New Zealand

Kevin Trapp Some focused gym-work for Cristiano Ronaldo and a tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe lead the top social media posts for Confederations Cup day 10.

Cristiano Ronaldo Anthony Hudson insists his team will carry no fear into their meeting with Euro 2016 winners Portugal in St Petersburg.

Carlos Osorio Juan Carlos Osorio admitted he said something that "was not okay" to a New Zealand assistant during Mexico's 2-1 victory.

Nani Cristiano Ronaldo was among the goalscorers as Portugal beat New Zealand 4-0 to reach the Confederations Cup semi-finals as Group A winners.

Chris Wood Chris Wood opened the scoring and might have gone home with the matchball as New Zealand gave Mexico an unexpected fight in Sochi.

New Zealand A youthful New Zealand side battled to a goalless draw against South Africa to banish memories of their early capitulation versus Japan.

Japan New Zealand will play their first match since missing out on qualification to Brazil 2014 and losing coach Ricki Herbert on Wednesday.

Timothy Cahill There were more goals and milestones for Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal thumped New Zealand but mini-basketball was to the fore elsewhere.

Mexico New Zealand are preparing to embark on one of the toughest tests in football, as they head to Mexico for their World Cup play-off first leg.

Japan A flurry of early goals, amid some questionable defending, helped Japan to a 4-2 friendly win over New Zealand in Tokyo on Wednesday.