World Football

Maz Farookhi is in Auckland as Spain reach their first final in only their third World Cup finals appearance thanks to second-half strikes from teenage sensation Salma Paralluelo and captain Olga Carmona. Joining Maz are Spanish radio reporter Sara Gutierrez and Swedish journalist Amanda Zaza to chat about the pulsating semi-final. We also hear from The New Zealand Herald’s Michael Burgess about what the tournament has done to football in New Zealand and how the last five weeks will be remembered. As it’s the final match in New Zealand, we’ll also be hearing about the significance of the Maori performing art, Poi, and why it’s been an ever-present at grounds across New Zealand during the competition. Finally, Katie Smith is in Sydney ahead of the second semi-final between co-hosts Australia and the European Champions England. Photo: Jennifer Hermoso of Spain celebrates with her teammates after winning the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi-Final match between Spain and Sweden at Eden Park on August 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)