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, , 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,

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

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