How it stands with the semi-finals on the horizon at the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers

16 November 2024

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Trevor Mallen Photography & Phototek The group stage at the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers reaches a conclusion in the coming days, with a number of countries still in with a chance of advancing to the semi-finals in New Zealand early next year. Here’s what each side needs over…

15 November 2024

New Zealand power past Vanuatu to secure semi-final spot

Photo credit: OFC Media via Phototek The All Whites first-ever match in Hamilton has ended on a high note with a dominant 8-1 victory against Vanuatu, ensuring a spot at next year’s FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers semi-finals in March. Playing in front of a healthy crowd at FMG Stadium, it took just 11…

15 November 2024

Three second-half goals see Tahiti clinch important victory over Samoa

Photo credit: OFC Media via Phototek Tahiti strike twice in the second half to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers alive after a tricky win over Samoa at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. Having both lost their opening Group B match in Port Vila in October, Samoa…

15 November 2024

Preview | Group B prepares for crucial clash in Hamilton as FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers resume in New Zealand

Photo credit Joe Allison – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images FMG Stadium in Hamilton As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Oceania Qualifiers continue in New Zealand, all eyes turn to Hamilton and Auckland for Group B action. After victories for hosts Vanuatu and New Zealand in Port Vila last month, it leaves it all to play…

14 November 2024

Papua New Guinea and Fiji play out entertaining draw

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…

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