The New Zealand veteran's first international goal effectively punched the ticket for 2026. Now the All Whites are thinking ...

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand will play at the 2026 World Cup after beating New Caledonia 3-0 on Monday in the final of the Oceania confederation qualifying series.

We already know seven of the 48 heading for the World Cup and can start to have a decent go at guessing a good chunk of the ...

Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also clinching ...

New Zealand will compete in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup for the first time in 2026, after being confirmed as one of ...

BBC Sport looks at who has booked a place at the 2026 World Cup already, and how qualifying works around the world.

The winner of the Oceania qualifying series will gain direct entry to the World Cup for the first time. That means the victor in Monday’s final in Auckland, New Zealand will join hosts Canada ...

Having missed out on qualification for three straight editions of the FIFA World Cup, New Zealand are back among the global elite and ready to make an impression. You have to feel for the staff at ...

New Zealand qualified for their third men's World Cup following a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday. The expansion of the 2026 tournament to 48 teams means Oceania has one automatic spot and ...

An injury to Chris Wood did not prevent New Zealand from becoming the second team to secure qualification for the 2026 men’s World Cup, their first appearance since 2010. Wood appeared to land ...

A pivotal match in Oceania football history will take place at Eden Park on Monday night, many years after people involved believe it should have.