FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC

New Caledonia vs New Zealand, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - OFC, Final

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  • 61': Michael Boxall
  • 66': Kosta Barbarouses
  • 80': Elijah Just

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.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC

Venue: Eden Park
Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Line-Ups

NCD New Caledonia

No. Name
1 Rocky Nyikeine (GK)
5 Bernard Iwa
5 Tuomotr Fonzy Ranchain
18 Didier Simane
19 Joseph Athalé
23 Pierre Bako Yellow Card
2 Joris Kenon
12 César Zeoula
6 Jekob Jeno
22 Germain Haewegene
10 Georges Gope-Fenepej

NZL 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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