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New Zealand crash out of FIFA U-17 World Cup after defeat by Austria

12 November 2025
New Zealand crash out of FIFA U-17 World Cup after defeat by Austria

Oceania champions New Zealand have been outclassed 4-1 by Austria in their final Group L match at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. Needing to win to have any chance of qualifying for the round of 16, Martin Bullock’s side weathered a first storm, before conceding at the start of the second half and…

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11 November 2025
How to Watch | OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League 2025

The OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League 2025 kicks off in Suva, Fiji on Sunday 16 November. All matches are available to watch LIVE and FREE on FIFA+  Download the FIFA+ app on the App Store or Google Play All times are shown as local Fiji time.  Match Day 1 Waikato Rapids v Gulf Komara FC…

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10 November 2025
OFC Member Association’s General Secretaries Workshop strengthens leadership and organisational performance across the Pacific 

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has taken another significant stride towards strengthening leadership and organisational excellence across the Pacific football community.  General Secretaries and CEOs from Member Associations (MAs) gathered for the second OFC Executive Programme Workshop of 2025, from 31 October to 1 November at the Home of Football, Te Kahu O’ Kiwa, in Auckland.  The workshop, delivered in collaboration with UEFA through the UEFA…

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10 November 2025
Three players from OFC nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s 11

Three players from within the OFC region have been nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s 11, recognising the finest female players in the world for their positions. Solomon Islands goalkeeper Zainab Donga, Papua New Guinea midfielder Ramona Padio, and New Zealand defender Rebekah Stott, have been chosen alongside 88 of the world’s best players. Players…

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10 November 2025
New Caledonia bow out of FIFA U-17 World Cup™ with heavy defeat

New Caledonia have exited the FIFA U-17 World Cup™ with a 16-0 defeat to Morocco in their final group stage game at the Aspire Zone in Doha.   Two red cards inside the first half hour severely dented New Caledonia’s hopes, shipping seven goals in the first half and a further nine in the second half, with…

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10 November 2025
Brave Fiji end historic FIFA U-17 World Cup ™ journey against Argentina

Fiji wrapped up their historic first FIFA U-17 World Cup™ campaign with a courageous performance, falling 7-0 to a dominant Argentina side. The Young Bula Boys came out with a renewed energy and belief, working hard in defence to upset the rhythym of the Argentinians attack. The South Americans started fast, pushing through Fiji’s defensive…

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9 November 2025
New Zealand fall late to Saudi Arabia in five-goal thriller at FIFA U-17 World Cup

New Zealand have lost their second game at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup™ 3-2 to Saudi Arabia at the Aspire Zone in Doha.   Twice the Junior All Whites showed some character to come from behind and level the game, but their efforts proved in vain as Thari Saeed struck late in stoppage time to…

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8 November 2025
FIFA headquarters to host FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off draws

The final pathways to the game-changing FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be mapped out when the draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and the European Play-Off draw take place at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday, 20 November 2025. New Caledonia will represent the OFC at the six-nation FIFA…

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7 November 2025
Belgium too strong as Fiji fall 7-0 at FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 ™

Fiji showed heart and fight but were outclassed by a clinical Belgium side, going down 7–0 in their second match at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025™. Belgium came out firing, scoring twice within the opening 10 minutes, setting up a dominante attacking display that sustained throughout the match. They held most possession throughout the…

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7 November 2025
New Caledonia hold off Japan to claim an impressive point at FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025™

New Caledonia have produced a superb performance to hold on for a 0-0 draw with Asian giants Japan at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025™ in Doha.   It marks just the second time New Caledonia have registered a point at a FIFA event, repeating the feats of their 1-1 draw with Japan at the…

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