Solomon Islands and Tahiti will meet in the final of the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup after both nations completed the group stage with convincing victories in Pirae on Wednesday, October 28. The Bilikiki defeated Vanuatu 7-2 to secure the remaining place in the final, while the defending champions overcame New Caledonia 12-3Continue reading “Solomon Islands secure final rematch with Tahiti as Salem breaks OFC beach soccer scoring record”
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Tahiti reach Beach Soccer Nations Cup final as New Caledonia keep qualification hopes alive
Tahiti have secured their place in the final of the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup after defeating Solomon Islands 7-4 in an entertaining encounter at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae on Monday, 26 October, while New Caledonia recovered from a dramatic Vanuatu comeback to claim a crucial 7-5 victory. The results leave theContinue reading “Tahiti reach Beach Soccer Nations Cup final as New Caledonia keep qualification hopes alive”
No gloves needed: Central Coast goalkeeper Erick Wanega scores beach soccer hat-trick
Solomon Islands goalkeeper Erick Wanega is proving that his abilities extend well beyond protecting the net. The Central Coast FC shot-stopper, who also represents Solomon Kings in the OFC Professional League, scored a hat-trick as an outfield player for the national beach soccer team during their emphatic 10-5 victory over New Caledonia in the openingContinue reading “No gloves needed: Central Coast goalkeeper Erick Wanega scores beach soccer hat-trick”
Tahiti and Solomon Islands make emphatic starts to OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup with 28 goals combined
Tahiti and Solomon Islands opened their 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup campaigns with commanding victories on Saturday, 24 October, scoring a combined 28 goals at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae. The hosts overwhelmed Vanuatu 18-1, while Solomon Islands defeated New Caledonia 10-5, establishing themselves as the early frontrunners in the competition. The TikiContinue reading “Tahiti and Solomon Islands make emphatic starts to OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup with 28 goals combined”
Vanuatu beach soccer team pays emotional tribute to late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard
Vanuatu’s national beach soccer team paid a touching tribute to the late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard during their visit to French Polynesia for the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup, visiting his family in Papara to honour a footballer whose life connected both Pacific nations. The visit was confirmed by the Oceania Football Confederation,Continue reading “Vanuatu beach soccer team pays emotional tribute to late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard”
Papua New Guinea withdraw from OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup on eve of tournament
Papua New Guinea have withdrawn from the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup, the Oceania Football Confederation confirmed on Wednesday, 21 October, just one day before the competition is scheduled to begin in Tahiti. The announcement leaves four nations preparing to compete for the regional championship and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Beach SoccerContinue reading “Papua New Guinea withdraw from OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup on eve of tournament”
Tahiti chase fourth consecutive title as five nations prepare for OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup
Tahiti will attempt to extend their dominance of Oceania beach soccer when the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup begins on Thursday, 22 October, at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae, with five Pacific nations competing for the regional title and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. The Tiki Toa enter theContinue reading “Tahiti chase fourth consecutive title as five nations prepare for OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup”
Tahiti reigns supreme: Tiki Toa beats Bilikiki to win OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup and seal World Cup berth
In a spectacular showcase of beach soccer brilliance, Tahiti has once again demonstrated their unrivaled prowess in the sport by clinching the title of kings at the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup. With the competition held on their home turf, the Tiki Toa showcased their global dominance in a captivating final match against the SolomonContinue reading “Tahiti reigns supreme: Tiki Toa beats Bilikiki to win OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup and seal World Cup berth”
Bilikiki challenges Tiki Toa for a spot at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
The sun-soaked beaches of Tahiti are set to witness an epic battle as the host nation’s pride, the Tiki Toa, takes on the formidable Bilikiki from the Solomon Islands in the final of the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup. The stakes couldn’t be higher – a ticket to the upcoming FIFA Beach Soccer World CupContinue reading “Bilikiki challenges Tiki Toa for a spot at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup”
