New Caledonia
2026 World Cup playoff preview, predictions: Who will advance?
The Republic of Ireland left it late to qualify for the playoffs where, this week, the final six spots at the 2026 World Cup -- four from Europe, two from the intercontinental playoff -- will be clinched. Here's what to watch for.
Can Jamaica still make the World Cup?
The "Futbol Americas" crew preview Jamaica's World Cup playoff against New Caledonia.
Tiny New Caledonia is amazingly two wins from the World Cup
Meet the team of part-timers, ranked 150 by FIFA, hoping to reach next summer's tournament. "Every young boy wants to play in a World Cup -- it is a dream ... and we know we have a chance."
Wrexham's Bailey Cadamarteri gives Jamaica win over New Caledonia, World Cup chance
Wrexham striker Bailey Cadamarteri gave Jamaica a 1-0 victory over New Caledonia on Thursday and a place in the World Cup interconfederational playoff final against DR Congo.
World Cup playoff draw: Italy get N. Ireland, Wales or Bosnia
Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but would then need to win on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.
Guadalajara, Monterrey to host World Cup playoff tournament
Mexican cities Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the intercontinental playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced Wednesday.
The DRC deserve their World Cup chance, 'voodoo' notwithstanding, so what's next?
After running the gauntlet in Africa and getting past Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo are unlikely to fear anyone, even if the fixtures next March will represent their first competitive matches outside Africa in 50 years.
Inside New Caledonia's World Cup dream
Mark Ogden speaks about his trip to Gibraltar to watch New Caledonia.
New 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.
Legendary coach 'Restless Rudi' dies aged 93
Rudi Gutendorf, the tireless manager who guided a world record 55 teams, including 18 national sides, has died at 93.
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Nyikeine | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Joseph Athalé | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Angelo Fulgini | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Nyikeine | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Joseph Athalé | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Angelo Fulgini | 0 | 1 | 0 |