Oceania Football

The OFC Pro League, officially launched this week and scheduled to kick off in January, "is about building careers, communities and dreams", the Oceania Football Confederation boss says.

The Fiji Football Association has declined to respond to claims by a former local football administrator that the sport is "being held hostage" by the national body's hierarchy.

Oceania Football president Lambert Maltock says the new agreement, covering player pathways, coaching and refeering development, is an important step for the region.

The Tongans had lost to defending champions NZ in their opening OFC U16 Women's Championship on Saturday, but bounced back in style in their second game.

Solomon Islands PM has confirmed that Solomon King FC is one of the 13 clubs now awaiting final selection by the OFC for the pro-league set to kick-off in January 2026.

Christian Karembeu, who played for France in their 1998 World Cup victory, was a guest at the OFC U15 Boys Development Tournament in Auckland.

Vanuatu's Ifira Black Bird FC will meet Auckland City FC in the first semifinal, while PNG's Hekari United FC will meet New Caledonia's AS Tiga Sport in the second in Honiara on Wednesday.

Analysis - The OFC 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers have confirmed that the gap between New Zealand and the rest of the Pacific Island teams has gotten wider, writes Iliesa Tora.

Squad lists, team news and key stats about tonight's massive game between the All Whites and New Caledonia.

The four teams coaches and captains spoke to reporters ahead of the semifinals tomorrow at the Sky Stadium and shared how they were preparing for their respective matches.

Robert Sherman, who is preparing his team for the FIFA World Cup qualifer semifinal clash against the All Whites next Saturday, says that "it would be a big step forward".

The odds are heavily stacked against the Fijian national men's soccer team when they go up against New Zealand in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers in Wellington.

Teaonui Tehau is a star of beach, grass and court, and has shared his best memories with Tahiti on the field with his family.

OFC Professional League manager Stuart Larman says it was a significant response, with the new league set to kick off in January 2026.

The Vanuatu and Solomon Islands national women's soccer teams are going all out to learn what they can at this week's PacificAus Sports supported competition in Canberra. Audio

For the first time in Oceania Football Confederation history, an all-female officiating team took charge of the recent OFC Men's Champions League Qualifying tournament in the Cook Islands.

Oceania Football says eight teams will be finalised in September and given licenses to compete in the league, which is set to kick off in January.

The Eastern Suburbs Football Cub in Auckland is excited about their two Fijian signings ahead of the 2025 Northern League season.

Thomas Dunn and Sterling Vasconcellos have joined the Eastern Suburbs AFC in Auckland in search of opportunities to develop their football skills and talents.

The Samoa under-17 women's team is determined to be one of the best prepared teams from Oceania to ever travel to a FIFA World Cup.