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Solomon Islands aim for redemption in FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers

12 November 2024
Solomon Islands aim for redemption in FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek WORDS | Peter Zoleveke SIFF Media The Solomon Islands national team is gearing up for a critical week in their journey to the FIFA World Cup 26™, as they face New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea in their second and third Group A matches in the Oceania Qualifiers this…

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11 November 2024
Samoa targeting Tahiti win to get qualifying campaign back on track

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Samoa head coach Jess Ibrom has strengthened his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifier matches against Tahiti and New Zealand this month. Samoa play Tahiti at FMG stadium in Hamilton on Friday, followed by a challenging matchup with New Zealand at Go Media Stadium in…

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11 November 2024
Auckland’s iconic Eden Park to stage final of FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers

The host venues for the final stage of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers have been confirmed, with the semi-finals to be played at Wellington’s Sky Stadium and final to be held at Auckland’s Eden Park in March 2025. The two semi-finals will take place at Sky Stadium on Friday 21 March, kicking off…

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10 November 2024
Semi-finals in sight for Fiji as their qualifying journey continues

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Kirk Corrie Rob Sherman’s Fiji side got their FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers campaign off to the perfect start at home last month, with a 1-0 victory over Solomon Islands. Roy Krishna’s strike was enough to secure the three points and ensure that one win from their two matches…

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8 November 2024
Interest from Australian clubs welcomed as OFC Professional League gathers pace

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek The Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) strong partnership with Football Australia and the Australian Government has paved the way for inviting Australian-based clubs interested in participating in the OFC Professional League, set to kick off in 2026.  OFC’s consideration of an Australian based club reflects the strong Pacific communities across…

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8 November 2024
Papua New Guinea hoping for home comforts on Road to 26

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Kirk Corrie Hosts Papua New Guinea will be hoping home advantage will help them rebound from defeat last month in Fiji when qualifying resumes in Oceania for the FIFA World Cup 26™. Felipe Vega-Arango’s side suffered a 3-1 defeat in their opening match at HFC Bank Stadium to New Caledonia…

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7 November 2024
New Caledonia look to build on positive start to qualifying campaign

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Kirk Corrie New Caledonia were arguably the standout performers on the first day of action in Group A last month, as they look to seal a place in the semi-finals as qualifying resumes. Johann Sidaner’s team came away with the three points they were desperate for, with a solid 3-1…

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7 November 2024
How to Watch | FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers Round Two

The group stage of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers continues in Papua New Guinea and New Zealand, kicking off on November 14. Every match is available to watch LIVE and FREE on FIFA+ Download the FIFA+ app on the App Store or Google Play All kick-off times shown as local time. Thursday, November…

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7 November 2024
This Is How We Football showcased on Fijian island

Photo Credit: Supplied Nearly 50 teenage girls from Fiji’s Levuka on Ovalau Island, experienced their first football tournament over the weekend to celebrate the conclusion of the This Is How We Football (TIHWF) programme. Nestled at the foot of the hills known locally as The Peak, Nasau Park played host to students from Saint John’s…

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6 November 2024
New Zealand at full-strength for this month’s FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania qualifiers

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Coach Darren Bazeley has named a full-strength New Zealand side for this month’s FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers in Hamilton and Auckland. The All Whites face Vanuatu at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton (15 November), and Samoa at Go Media Stadium in Auckland (18 November). Having beaten Tahiti…

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