Football Fever: Up and running for another year

As the 2026/27 A-League season begins, we break down the campaign-openers for both Phoenix sides and Auckland FC's men. The Black Knights begin their title defence with as 3-1 home win over Melbourne City, with new boy Lachlan Bayliss shining on debut. The Phoenix men also claim a major scalp to …

Football Fever: Here we go again for 2026!

Football Fever is back ahead of the new A-League season! Can Auckland FC back up their championship season, having lost several key players and their entire coaching staff? Under new head coach Chris Greenacre, will the Wellington Phoenix be good enough to improve on last season's eighth-place fi…

Football Fever Cup Edition: Viva Espana!

Jason Pine is joined by former All White and now football commentator and analyst David Chote to review the World Cup final. Spain add a second World Cup star to their shirt after a 1-0 win over Argentina, having dominated a sometimes dull decider. With their 20th shot, Spain found an extra-time …

Football Fever Cup Edition: The final feast and the lukewarm entrée

Jason Pine is joined by former All Whites goalkeeper, Sky Sport football commentator, and analyst Jacob Spoonley to preview Monday’s World Cup final. Three-time winners and defending title-holders Argentina meet 2010 champions Spain in a contrast of styles; so who has the edge? And France play En…

Football Fever Cup Edition: It's not coming home

Jason Pine is joined by English-born, NZ-based elite football coach and analyst Scotty Hales on today's episode. Lionel Messi inspires yet another Argentine comeback, providing two assists in a 2-1 semi-final victory over England, after they trailed heading into the final five minutes. But why di…

Football Fever Cup Edition: Spain superb, but France misfire

Jason Pine is joined by long-time football coach and analyst Chris Milicich on today's episode. Spain produce a semi-final masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach the World Cup final for just the second time. The much-vaunted French attack can't get a shot on target until the 81st minute as the …

Football Fever Cup Edition: And then there were four

Jason Pine is joined by TVNZ sports reporter Luke Robinson to preview the World Cup semi-finals. Can Spain's miserly defence contain France's electric attack? How much of Argentina v England will be about Lionel Messi v Jude Bellingham? And who goes through to the big dance on Monday? Football …

Football Fever Cup Edition: The cream rises

Jason Pine is joined by Goran Paladin to review the World Cup quarter-finals. The top four sides in the current world rankings will play in the semi-finals as France, Spain, England and Argentina advance. France and Spain ease past Morocco and Belgium to set up a blockbuster final-four clash. Me…

Football Fever Cup Edition: 40 gone, just eight left

Jason Pine is joined by Brenton Vannisselroy to preview the World Cup quarter-finals. Can Morocco stop France's elite strike-force? Will Spain finally concede a goal? How will England deal with Erling Haaland? And what more can Lionel Messi give us on the world stage? Football Fever's Cup Edit…

Football Fever Cup Edition: Out of the fire for Argentina and Switzerland break a 72-year drought

Jason Pine is joined by former All White David Chote to break down the last two round-of-16 matches. Argentina overturn a 2-0 deficit with time running out to beat Egypt 3-2. And Switzerland and Colombia play out 120 goal-less minutes before the Swiss advance on penalties. Football Fever's Cup E…