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Chelsea shine, Boca and Benfica thrill on day three of FIFA Club World Cup

17 June 2025
Chelsea shine, Boca and Benfica thrill on day three of FIFA Club World Cup

English powerhouse Chelsea and Brazilian giants Flamengo have made impressive starts to the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.  Day three’s matches were littered with bold plays, determined touches and moments of brilliance that lit up the pitch. Here’s how today’s action unfolded: Chelsea vs. LAFC Chelsea kicked off their FIFA Club World…

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17 June 2025
OFC Social Responsibility Forum 2025 kicks off in Fiji

Football’s power to transform communities and the lives of individuals is taking centre stage in Nadi, Fiji this week, with the OFC Social Responsibility Forum 2025 underway. The forum, which runs until Friday and is made possible with the support of partners Team Up and UEFA Foundation for Children, has several aims, explained OFC Head…

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16 June 2025
Goals flow on day two of the FIFA Club World Cup

Day two of the FIFA Club World Cup delivered a goal-scoring spree as the tournament continues across the United States. The day’s action began in Cincinnati, where Oceania champions Auckland City FC were outclassed by German giants Bayern Munich in a commanding 10-0 win. The Aucklanders were overwhelmed by their opponents’ relentless pressure, with Jamal Musiala netting a second-half hat-trick in just 18 minutes….

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16 June 2025
Building a Legacy: Ben Hungai’s passion for Futsal development across Oceania 

Ben Hungai’s journey from national futsal player to coach educator in Vanuatu is driven by one thing, passion. For the 40-year-old, passion and commitment are the foundation for growth, not just personally, but for futsal development across the entire Oceania region.  “These qualities have always pushed me to keep going,” Hungai said. “If we stay…

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16 June 2025
Bayern Munich outclasses Auckland City FC at FIFA Club World Cup

It was billed as a David vs Goliath clash, but there was no fairytale result for Auckland City FC as German champions Bayern Munich powered to a 10-0 victory in their opening Group C match at the FIFA Club World Cup in Cincinnati. Despite a stunning early fingertip save by goalkeeper Conor Tracey to deny…

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15 June 2025
Auckland City FC vs FC Bayern Munich: David Meets Goliath at the FIFA Club World Cup

Oceania champions Auckland City FC are preparing for one of the biggest matches in their club’s storied history — a FIFA Club World Cup showdown against European powerhouse FC Bayern Munich. The two sides will meet tomorrow morning (4amNZT) in Cincinnati, USA, in the opening round of the newly expanded 32-team Club World Cup. For…

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12 June 2025
Auckland City and Bayern Munich united by Goalkeeper innovation

There’s a fascinating subplot to Auckland City FC’s FIFA Club World Cup opener against German giants Bayern Munich on Monday in Cincinnati. While the Navy Blues prepare to face the reigning Bundesliga champions on the field, off the field, they share a unique connection through pioneering goalkeeper development software created by Bayern’s own goalkeeping coach,…

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10 June 2025
Strengthening Coach Education in Oceania

Oceania’s coaching landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution—and it’s being led by the people shaping the future from the sidelines. OFC Head of High Performance and Education, Owain Prosser has reflected on a major step forward in coach education across the Pacific. A four-day intensive course in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, brought together some of…

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10 June 2025
Auckland City FC suffer narrow defeat in final match ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Auckland City FC have completed their preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Asian champions Al Ain in Alexandria, Virginia. The Oceania champions will take confidence from the performance against the UAE champions who had beaten them 6-2 at the FIFA Intercontinental Cup qualifier in…

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9 June 2025
The physical demands behind the whistle: a look at OFC referees

They may not score goals or make the big headlines, but OFC’s referees train just as hard as the athletes they oversee. OFC’s match officials are the engine rooms for tournaments across the Pacific. In some of the toughest conditions in the world, they are constantly put to the test. “Our match officials at OFC…

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