News about the FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup
New Zealand age group striker Luke Brooke-Smith has shelved a career as a BMX champion to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Brooke-Smith (16), recently signed by A-League club Wellington Phoenix, was in impressive form, helping New Zealand win … Read More
New Zealand forward Aaron Cartwright has been named the most valuable player after helping his side to a ninth title at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti. Cartwright (16) was awarded the Golden Ball trophy, and also carried off … Read More
New Zealand have beaten Fiji 3-1 to win the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship for a record ninth time at Stade Pater in Papeete. Coach Martin Bullock’s side had been untroubled all tournament, and it looked like the result would be … Read More
New Caledonia have beaten hosts Tahiti in a penalty shootout to secure the third and final Oceania spot at the expanded FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup in Qatar next year. The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, and New Caledonia … Read More
The OFC U-16 Men’s Championship title is on the line and a third Oceania representative for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup will be decided in the final games played on Sunday (NZT). Hosts Tahiti face New Caledonia in the … Read More
A rampant New Zealand have beaten New Caledonia 5-0 to reach the final of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship, and qualify for next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. They’ll be joined in Doha by Fiji who caused an … Read More
New Zealand can secure a spot at next year’s FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup with a win against New Caledonia on Thursday afternoon (NZT). The sides meet in the first semi-final at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti. Tahiti … Read More
New Zealand will play New Caledonia on Thursday with the winner booking a spot at next year’s FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup in Qatar. The sides will meet in the semi-final of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti, a … Read More
Tahiti and New Caledonia have kept alive their dreams of FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup qualification with important wins at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship. Tahiti beat Samoa 2-1 and New Caledonia beat the Solomon Islands 6-2 for both nations … Read More
New Zealand have finished top of their group at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship with a 7-0 win against Cook Islands. The New Zealanders took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter hour, and maintained their dominance for the match … Read More
New Zealand are one win away from securing a place at next year’s FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup after beating a spirited Cook Islands side 7-0. The win completed New Zealand’s Group A games at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship … Read More
New Zealand have two wins from as many games at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti after beating Fiji 7-1 in their group. The game was live streamed by FIFA+ and a 2′ 30″ highlights package is now available. … Read More
Solomon Islands, Samoa and hosts Tahiti all remain with a chance of reaching the semi-finals at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship after latest results. Solomon Islands and Tahiti won their Group B games on Friday (NZT), meaning the semi-finalists won’t … Read More
Tournament favourites New Zealand have recovered from conceding an early goal to beat Fiji 7-1 and qualify for the semi-finals at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti. New Zealand were made to work hard from the start and found … Read More
Samoa and Tahiti have taken the initiative with opening round wins at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti. In the opening game of the eight-nation tournament, Samoa upset New Caledonia 2-0. Later, hosts Tahiti left it late to get … Read More
New Zealand have franked their pre-tournament favourites’ tag with a dominant 9-0 win over Vanuatu in the opening match at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2024 in Tahiti. Heavy morning rain had the pitch at Stade Fautaua under water three … Read More
New Zealand are about to start their quest to qualify for next year’s FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup. The national age group team are one of eight gathering in Tahiti for the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti which runs … Read More
New Zealand U-17 men’s and women’s teams will have more opportunities to compete at FIFA World Cup tournaments. The FIFA council has confirmed the men’s FIFA U-17 World Cup will expand to 48 teams from 2025, and will be held … Read More