Fiji is set to face New Zealand’s All Whites in the second semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Wellington in March of next year. New Zealand secured their spot by dominating Group B of the OFC Qualifiers, defeating Samoa with an impressive score of 8-0, which allowed them to finish with a perfect record of nine points and an extraordinary goal difference of 18.
Fiji emerged as the runner-up in Group A, accumulating a total of five points. Meanwhile, the winners of Group A, New Caledonia, will go head-to-head with Tahiti in the first semifinal. Both semifinals are set to be held at Sky Stadium on March 21, 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity for Fiji to showcase their talent on a prestigious platform against a formidable opponent. With the All Whites’ recent success, Fiji will need to bring their best performance to compete effectively. The matches promise to deliver thrilling soccer action as teams vie for a chance to advance in the World Cup qualifying stages.
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