The FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania Qualifiers are heating up as four teams vie for a spot in football’s biggest tournament. Fiji will face New Zealand in the second semi-final, while New Caledonia takes on Tahiti in the first. These critical matches are set for March 21, 2025, at Sky Stadium. The stakes are high, with the winner of the final securing a direct ticket to the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup in North America. Meanwhile, the runner-up will move to the intercontinental playoffs for another chance to qualify.
In the group stage, New Caledonia topped Group A with 7 points, followed by Fiji’s 5 points. New Zealand dominated Group B with a flawless 9 points, while Tahiti took second place with 6 points. These semi-finals mark the last stretch of the journey for these teams, as they fight to make history and represent Oceania on football’s grandest stage.
[Source: Fiji FA]