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 Haewegene |
| 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 |
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