New Caledonia vs New Zealand, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - OFC, Final
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFCNew Zealand qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win over New Caledonia
New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup as veterans Michael Boxall and Kosta Barbarouses scored in a second-half burst to beat New Caledonia 3-0.
Game Information
Venue: Eden Park
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Line-Ups
New Caledonia
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Nyikeine (GK) |
| 5 | Bernard Iwa |
| 5 | Tuomotr Fonzy Ranchain |
| 18 | Didier Simane |
| 19 | Joseph Athalé |
| 23 | Pierre Bako  |
| 2 | Joris Kenon |
| 12 | César Zeoula |
| 6 | Jekob Jeno |
| 22 | Germain Haéwégéné |
| 10 | Georges Gope-Fenepej |
New Zealand
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Max Crocombe (GK) |
| 13 | Liberato Cacace |
| 2 | Tim Payne |
| 5 | Michael Boxall |
| 4 | Tyler Bindon |
| 6 | Joe Bell |
| 10 | Sarpreet Singh |
| 8 | Marko Stamenic |
| 9 | Chris Wood |
| 7 | Matthew Garbett |
| 20 | Callum McCowatt |
WCQ - OFC News
The race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's how it's looking around the globe.
There are still 64 national teams that can win the FIFA World Cup next summer. Let's go through them all and rank where they stand.
The OFC Professional League begins on Jan. 17, 2026. But which clubs are participating? And where will you be able to watch it? Joey Lynch answers some FAQs about Oceania's first foray into professional soccer.
There are 87 national teams that could win the FIFA World Cup next summer. With only three international breaks left before the tournament, we rank every team.
The October international window as we know it is about to close for the very last time. It's part a big change to FIFA breaks that begins next season.