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“I think we can make Oceania more competitive” – FIFA Knowledge Exchange workshop takes place in Wellington

1 August 2023
“I think we can make Oceania more competitive” – FIFA Knowledge Exchange workshop takes place in Wellington

Emma Evans addresses the FIFA Knowledge Exchange Workshop | Photo: Dave Lintott / www.phototek.nz The latest FIFA Knowledge Exchange workshop has taken place, between 23-28 July. Held in Wellington, New Zealand, to coincide with the country co-hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, the workshop brought together the Technical Director and Director of High Performance…

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1 August 2023
FWWC Day 12 Wrap | Japan cruise past Spain and Australia overcome Canada to advance, plus Zambia win and Nigeria progress

Photo Credit: Maja Hitij – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images 2011 champions Japan have crushed 6th ranked Spain 4-0 in Wellington to clinch top spot in Group C at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™. The Japanese were clinical in front of goal and three first half strikes – two Hinata Miyazawa goals either side of…

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31 July 2023
FIFA President visits OFC Member Associations during 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™

Photo Credit: Jaiah Arai During his address to the Oceania Football Confederation Congress in Auckland, New Zealand, on 19 July 2023, FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated his intention to visit a number of the Oceania Football Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) during the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in New Zealand and Australia.  To date, Mr Infantino…

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30 July 2023
FWWC Day 11 Wrap | New Zealand’s World Cup dream ends as Morocco make history and Norway and Switzerland advance

Photo Credit: Joe Allison – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images New Zealand’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign has come to an end after a disappointing 0-0 stalemate with Switzerland in Dunedin. Heading into the final group stage match, a draw could have been enough to ensure the co-hosts progression to the Round of 16, but…

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30 July 2023
History on the line for Football Ferns as they prepare for final group stage match against Switzerland

Photo Credit: Maja Hitij – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images New Zealand are on the verge of advancing to the knockout stages at a FIFA World Cup for the first time ever with a victory over Switzerland in Dunedin a guarantee that they would make it through to the Round of 16. Following a disappointing 1-0…

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29 July 2023
FWWC Day 10 Wrap | Dominant Sweden book their place in the Round of 16 whilst France score late to beat Brazil

Photo Credit: Katelyn Mulcahy – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Sweden scored three first-half goals to set them on their way to victory over Italy in Wellington, confirming their place in the knockout stages at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™. Italy actually started the brighter of the two, looking to build on their opening win…

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28 July 2023
FWWC Day 9 Wrap | Argentina come from behind to draw with South Africa before England and China claim wins

Photo Credit: Joe Allison – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Argentina staged an incredible comeback from 2-0 down to take a point from their clash with South Africa in Dunedin, keeping both team’s hopes alive going into their final group stage match. Both sides lost their opening matches and knew this tie was vital for their…

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27 July 2023
FWWC Day 8 Wrap | USA and Netherlands draw as Portugal get their first win and Nigeria overcome Australia

Photo Credit: Maja Hitij – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images There was nothing to separate the USA and Netherlands as they met in Wellington in a repeat of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Final on Thursday afternoon. Having both won their opening Group E matches, the sides knew that a win here would all but…

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27 July 2023
OFC creating a safer football future for all

OFC has taken significant steps in safeguarding to ensure the safety and protection of everyone involved in the game. It is reported that on average, 77% of children in the Pacific experience physical violence (Source: UNICEF) while 2 out of 3 Pacific women are impacted by gender-based violence. OFC is committed to working towards a…

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Safeguarding
27 July 2023
Draw made for the OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2023

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek The draw for the OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2023 has been made today at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa in Auckland. The competition, which will be played in Auckland from October 1-7 will see eight nations compete, with the winner qualifying for the 2024…

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