FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers Final New Zealand defeated the new Caledonia 3-0, 2026 FIFA World Cup guaranteed to participate.
New Zealand will join the World Cup for the third time after 1982 and 2010.
Japan was the first country to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Bahrain 2-0 in the Afc World Cup Qualifiers C Group C match.
The 2026 World Cup will be held for the first time in history with the participation of 48 teams on 11 June-19 July 2026 with the US, Canada and Mexico. The United States, Canada and Mexico will be among the countries participating in the World Cup as a host.