FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC

New Zealand vs Tahiti, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - OFC, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC
  • 2': Elijah Just
  • 67': Chris Wood
  • 89': Ben Waine
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New Zealand are hosting Tahiti at VFF Freshwater Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC

Venue: VFF Freshwater Stadium
Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu

Line-Ups

NZL New Zealand

No. Name
1 Max Crocombe (GK)
13 Liberato Cacace
3 Nando Pijnaker
4 Tyler Bindon Yellow Card
Tim Payne
7 Matthew Garbett
11 Elijah Just
16 Alex Rufer
Ben Old
8 Marko Stamenic
9 Chris Wood

TAH Tahiti

No. Name
23 Francois Decoret (GK)
15 Pothin Poma
15 Matatia Paama Yellow Card
20 Alvin Tehau
20 Taumihau Tiatia
11 Roonui Tehau
17 Téva Lossec
2 Mauri Heitaa
7 Eddy Kaspard
10 Teaonui Tehau
9 Benoît Mathon

WCQ - OFC News

Matildas 'winning ugly' at Women's Asian Cup
Matildas 'winning ugly' at Women's Asian Cup

ESPN's The Far Post discuss the Matildas' 2-1 win and how the win wasn't pretty but sometimes that's how you have to get results in tournament football.

Alanna Kennedy thriving in midfield role for Matildas
Alanna Kennedy thriving in midfield role for Matildas

With four goals to her name already, ESPN's The Far Post laud Alanna Kennedy's move into the midfield and how her goalscoring is helping the Matildas.

'Chronically underrated' Matilda shines in opener
'Chronically underrated' Matilda shines in opener

Clare Wheeler was one of the Matildas' standouts against the Philippines with ESPN's The Far Post heaping praise on the versatile midfielder.

Mary Fowler was back like she never left
Mary Fowler was back like she never left

Despite her limited preparation, ESPN The Far Post was impressed by Mary Fowler's cameo in the Matildas' 1-0 win over the Philippines at the Women's Asian Cup.

Mary Fowler headlines the Matildas Asian Cup squad
Mary Fowler headlines the Matildas Asian Cup squad

Marissa Lordanic runs the rule over all the big inclusions, and omissions, from the Matildas Asian Cup squad.