In the summer of 2026, the FIFA World Cup will be held across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The first teams to secure their spots in the tournament are already being confirmed, with one representative from Oceania joining the mix.
Details: On the morning of Monday, March 24, New Caledonia faced New Zealand in the final match of the third round of World Cup qualifying. After a scoreless first half, New Zealand dominated in the second half, winning 3-0 and securing their place in the 2026 World Cup.
For New Zealand, this marks their first World Cup appearance since 2010, when they traveled to South Africa and earned three points by drawing all three of their group matches.
New Zealand is the second team to officially qualify for the 2026 World Cup, following Japan, who secured their spot earlier.
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Reminder: The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams. So far, five teams are confirmed: the USA, Canada, and Mexico (as hosts), as well as Japan and New Zealand.
