One of our greatest footballers believes New Zealand has dropped the ball when it comes to supporting the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Thousands are set to flock to tonight's opening match at Auckland's Eden Park, where our team will verse Norway.
Political leaders including Chris Hipkins, Carmel Sepuloni, and Grant Robertson will all be in attendance.
Maia Jackman told Kate Hawkesby it's a different feel here than in Australia where the tournament is being heavily embraced.
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