Wellington

New Zealand’s first soccer capital and hub of fan culture
AAMI Park

By the Yarra, ringed by Olympic Park, near the MCG
Melbourne

Historic sports arenas and fierce soccer rivalries
Eden Park

Rugby shrine, stage for soccer’s World Cup opener
Auckland

New Zealand’s sporting capital, in thrall to rugby
Stadium Australia

Largest Olympic stadium yet built now a soccer showcase
Sydney

Olympic city, World Cup stage and Aussie soccer capital
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