Papua New Guinea and Fiji play out entertaining draw

14 November 2024

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Trevor Mallen Photography Papua New Guinea’s first men’s international on home soil in seven years has yielded an exciting draw with Fiji, to keep both teams in the hunt for a semi-final place. In front of a passionate home crowd, Felipe Vega-Arango’s side started strongly but were just unable to…

14 November 2024

New Caledonia all but secure semi-final place with entertaining win

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Trevor Mallen Photography New Caledonia have one foot in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers after an impressive come-from-behind victory over Solomon Islands at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Having lost their opening Group A match in Suva last month to Fiji, Josh Smith’s…

13 November 2024

PREVIEW | Group A action resumes at FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Trevor Mallen Photography Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26™ resumes in Oceania this week as Group A action continues in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Match day one in Suva saw crucial victories for New Caledonia and Fiji, leaving hosts Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands with it all…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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