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World Cup 2026 Qualification: New Caledonia Defeats Solomon Islands, New Zealand to Host Vanuatu
Oceania Qualification Results
The first matches of the Oceania region's qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were played this week, with New Caledonia emerging victorious and New Zealand preparing to host their next match.
In the first match, New Caledonia defeated the Solomon Islands 2-1 in a closely contested match. New Caledonia took the lead in the first half, but the Solomon Islands equalized in the second half. New Caledonia scored the winning goal in the 80th minute.
In the other match, New Zealand will host Vanuatu on March 24th. New Zealand is the highest-ranked team in Oceania and is expected to win the match.
Upcoming Matches
The next matches in the Oceania qualification process will be played in March 2023. The full schedule is as follows:
- March 24, 2023: New Zealand vs. Vanuatu
- March 27, 2023: Solomon Islands vs. Cook Islands
- March 30, 2023: New Caledonia vs. Tahiti
Format of the Qualification Process
The Oceania qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will consist of three rounds. The first round is a group stage, with the eight lowest-ranked teams in Oceania divided into two groups of four teams. The winners of each group will advance to the second round.
The second round is a knockout round, with the two group winners from the first round facing each other in a two-legged playoff. The winner of the playoff will advance to the third round.
The third round is a single-leg playoff between the winner of the second round and New Zealand, the highest-ranked team in Oceania. The winner of the third round will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.