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November 20, 2024, 1:07 pm
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Fiji to face NZ in 2026 FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania Qualifiers have entered a critical phase, with four teams remaining in contention for a spot in football’s biggest tournament.

Fiji will face New Zealand in the second semi-final, while New Caledonia will take on Tahiti in the first semi-final.

The matches are scheduled for March 2025, and the final prize is a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

New Caledonia emerged as group winners with 7 points while the Bula Boys secured the runner-up position with 5 points in Group A.

New Zealand dominated with a perfect record of 9 points and Tahiti claimed the second spot with 6 points.

The winner of the final will earn direct qualification for the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup in North America.

The runner-up will advance to the intercontinental playoffs, where they will compete for one of the final spots in the tournament.

Both semi-finals will be played at the Sky Stadium on 21 March in 2025.