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New Zealand see off resolute New Caledonia to secure World Cup dream

24 March 2025
New Zealand see off resolute New Caledonia to secure World Cup dream

New Zealand have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 26™ following a hard-fought 3-0 victory over New Caledonia in the final of the Oceania Qualifiers at Eden Park in Auckland. A loud and raucous crowd of over 25,000 greeted the sides in New Zealand’s biggest city, with a direct qualification slot to a FIFA World…

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23 March 2025
Preview | New Caledonia vs New Zealand – FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers Final

Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand Kick-off: 7 PM (Local Time) It promises to be a special occasion with OFC granted direct entry to the FIFA World Cup™ Finals for the first time. New Caledonia arrives with confidence and hope. Having safely navigated the semi-finals with an impressive performance against…

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21 March 2025
New Zealand power past Fiji to book final spot

New Zealand will meet New Caledonia in the final of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers in Auckland following a dominant victory over Fiji in today’s second semi-final. Favourites to advance to Monday’s final, the Kiwis started brightly, with their movement and pace proving difficult for Rob Sherman’s side to handle in front of…

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21 March 2025
New Caledonia overcome Tahiti to take one step closer to FIFA World Cup™

New Caledonia have taken a step closer to a maiden FIFA World Cup™ appearance after a 3-0 victory over Tahiti in sunny Wellington, thanks to an outstanding brace from Georges Gope-Fenepej. With so much at stake for the winner, with a place in Monday’s final at Eden Park on the line, one may have been…

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20 March 2025
Draw confirmed for OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025

The draw for the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 and OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 – Qualifying have been confirmed today at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa. Qualifying takes place in Tonga, in May, with four nations – American Samoa, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Tonga – meeting in a…

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20 March 2025
Draw confirmed for OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025

The draw for the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025 and OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025 – Qualifying have been confirmed today at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa. Qualifying kicks off in the Cook Islands next month, on April 26, with Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands and American Samoa competing to…

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19 March 2025
Draw confirmed for OFC Women’s Champions League 2025

The draw has been confirmed for the OFC Women’s Champions League 2025 at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa, today in Auckland, New Zealand. The competition, which will be hosted in May by Tahiti, will again see eight of the best women’s club sides in the region compete to be crowned…

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19 March 2025
The stage is set for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers semi-finals in Wellington

The coaches and captains of the four semi-finalists have fronted the media in Wellington ahead of a decisive weekend of FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers. New Caledonia and Tahiti meet in the first semi-final at Sky Stadium on Friday (3pm NZT) before New Zealand and Fiji square off (7pm NZT) with the winners to…

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18 March 2025
Draw confirmed for OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025

The draw for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 was confirmed today at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa, in Auckland, New Zealand. Fiji will be the host this year, from July 4-19, having also hosted the last time the tournament was held, in 2022. Defending champions Papua New Guinea will…

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18 March 2025
How to Watch | FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers

The FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers come to a head over the next few days in New Zealand, with the semi-finals and final taking place to determine which nation will qualify directly for the FIFA World Cup 26™. Every match is available to watch LIVE and FREE on FIFA+ Download the FIFA+ app on the App…

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