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After perhaps a fitful night's sleep, the All Whites will wake this morning with a greater understanding of the realities of life on the big stage.

OPINION: When are the All Whites going to learn?

After losing 2-0 to Russia in their Confederations Cup opener on Sunday (NZ time), they have now played three of their five matches on this trip, and barely shown any signs of progression.

Veteran All Whites defender Andrew Durante is imploring his team-mates to release the shackles for their Confederations Cup opener.

The All Whites want to be like Iceland.

Ahead of their first game at the Confederations Cup against Russia on Sunday (NZT), All Whites captain Chris Wood admits that the small European nation have provided a template for underdogs at major tournaments.

Russia should be intimidated about their match against New Zealand, rather than vice versa, according to All Whites' coach Anthony Hudson.

As the Confederations Cup nears, Total Football and Stuff have teamed up to bring you weekly video previews and reviews of all the All Whites' campaign.

The 10th FIFA Confederations Cup gets underway on Saturday, but anyone looking for clues as to who will triumph at Russia 2018 should be mindful that no team has ever won this tournament and then gone on to lift the World Cup the following year. Hosts Russia kick off proceedings when they face New Zealand in St. Petersburg. However, punters tempted to lump on Russia to beat the All Whites at short odds would do well to remember this is a side that lost successive matches against Costa Rica and Qatar within the past year.

When the All Whites face hosts Russia in the Confederations Cup opener in St Petersburg this weekend, it will mark the fourth time New Zealand has taken part in the tournament.

Shane Smeltz believes low expectations on the All Whites to perform at the Confederations Cup will only add to their motivation.

Why don't the All Whites do a haka before their games?

The All Whites now know who they need to overcome to earn a place in the intercontinental play-off for the 2018 FIFA World Cup after Solomon Islands topped Group B in Stage 3 of the Oceania qualifying process.

One thing is clear about New Zealand and their soon-to-start Russia 2017 adventure: they are taking the task very seriously. Not only are the All Whites anxious to win their first-ever match at the FIFA Confederations Cup, but they are well aware that the quadrennial showcase is a rare chance for them to shine in the world’s spotlight.

The Socceroos will kick off next week's Confederations Cup in Russia on the back of a 4-0 loss to Brazil at the MCG.

The Solomon Islands stand between the All Whites and a place in the intercontinental playoffs for the 2018 Fifa World Cup.

All Whites footballer Kosta Barbarouses has returned to his former A-League club Melbourne Victory after being released by Wellington Phoenix.

The All Whites have never been a great goal-scoring team, particularly when playing non-Oceania opposition.

The All Whites will head into the Confederations Cup on a disappointing note, producing a lack-lustre display in a 1-0 loss to Belarus.

Huddersfield Town are reportedly favoured to land Kiwi striker Chris Wood with a £15 million (NZ$26.5m) offer.