Four years ago, Oceania presented a united front behind Gianni Infantino. Ahead of the 2023 FIFA presidential election, all 11 members of the Oceania Football Confederation were publicly committed to the Swiss administrator. OFC president Lambert Maltock announced the region’s unanimous support, praising what FIFA had delivered for football across the Pacific. That unity noContinue reading “Infantino keeps his Pacific bloc as New Zealand challenges Oceania’s FIFA consensus”
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Historic path to glory: OFC nations set for first ever guaranteed FIFA World Cup spot in 2026
The Oceania Preliminary Qualifying draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has taken place at FIFA HQ in Zurich, Switzerland. In an unprecedented development for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), the region has been guaranteed a qualifying spot in the World Cup, with a further place available via the FIFA Intercontinental Play-off Tournament. This marksContinue reading “Historic path to glory: OFC nations set for first ever guaranteed FIFA World Cup spot in 2026”
Confusion and anger about foreign signings ahead of PNG NSL Week 5
The fifth weekend of action in the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League is almost upon us, but most of the news this week has been about the eligibility of Lae City and Hekari United’s new foreign players, and whether we’ll see them taking the field alongside their new teammates tomorrow. Both former champions haveContinue reading “Confusion and anger about foreign signings ahead of PNG NSL Week 5”
Workshop in Nouméa discussed football development in OFC region
OFC Futsal Nations Cup was held in Nouméa, New Caledonia, between 27 October and 2 November. But it was not the only event that took place in Nouméa by that time. OFC Member Associations Technical Directors and General Secretaries also met in Nouméa between 24 and 29 October for a workshop to discuss matters relatedContinue reading “Workshop in Nouméa discussed football development in OFC region”
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