Club vs. country row brews for World Cup matches
Players who face mandatory quarantine of at least five days or government-imposed border restrictions can excused from call-ups.
Breakaway players face World Cup ban - FIFA
FIFA has said players who feature in any breakaway European Super League would be banned from playing in FIFA competitions.
Road to Qatar: England, France learn group foes
England must negotiate a difficult route to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after being paired with Robert Lewandowski's Poland.
FIFA ban former OFC secretary Tai Nicholas
FIFA has banned former Oceania Football Confederation general secretary Tai Nicholas from the game for eight years for financial misconduct.
New Zealand Football elects first female president
New Zealand Football continued overhauling its governance after a tumultuous 2018 by electing Johanna Wood as its first female president.
Team Wellington wins OFC Champions League
Team Wellington will compete at the FIFA Club World Cup after dispatching Lautoka in the two-leg OFC Champions League final.
New Zealand to pay women same as men
Women's players have hailed a deal with New Zealand Football which adds benefits to previous moves toward equality with their male counterparts.
Oceania to probe 'potential wrongdoing'
The Oceania Football Confederation has appointed an external lawyer to lead an investigation into "potential wrongdoing."
FIFA vice pres. Chung quits for 'personal reasons'
The OFC says the decision was taken "after much deliberation citing personal reasons" and means Chung will relinquish his role on the FIFA Council.
Chris Wood reflects on gruelling travel schedule (1:43)
Quiz: How well do you know the history of WC qualifiers?
How well do you know the history of World Cup qualification? Test your knowledge ahead of this week's crucial playoffs.
'Global Nations League' proposed with FIFA
More worldwide football tournaments involving potentially all national teams could be coming to every odd-numbered year, under a new proposal.
New Zealand vs. Peru playoff dates set
The All Whites will play the first leg of their intercontinental World Cup playoff against Peru in Wellington on November 11.
Intercontinental World Cup playoff guide
The intercontinental World Cup play offs are now set -- get the full details of the matches.
World Cup hopes of major nations on line
Can you imagine a World Cup without Argentina, Chile, Netherlands, U.S. and Ivory Coast? They've got work to do as qualifying comes down to the wire.
Argentina hold no fear for NZ - Wood
Chris Wood has told ESPN FC that New Zealand have a good chance of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, even if the All Whites face Argentina.
New Zealand defeat Solomon Islands
New Zealand won the Oceania qualifying series for the World Cup when they drew 2-2 with Solomon Islands on Tuesday to complete an 8-3 aggregate win.
New Zealand cruise in Oceania final first leg
New Zealand closed in on a World Cup qualifying playoff spot by beating Solomon Islands 6-1 on Friday in the opening match of their Oceania final.
A-League begins Oct. 6 despite WCQ clash
The FFA has decided not to push round one of the upcoming A-League season back to cater for potential Socceroos' World Cup qualifying playoffs.
Qualifying, one year out: Where things stand
With one year to go until the World Cup kicks off, we asked writers from around the world to summarise the state of qualifying play in their region.
Solomon Islands book World Cup playoff
Solomon Islands are through to the Oceania World Cup qualifying playoff after securing top spot in Group B on Tuesday.
Solomon Islands close in on WC playoff
Solomon Islands moved a step closer to a World Cup regional play-off against New Zealand after beating Papua New Guinea 3-2 on Friday.
Oceania bloc backs U.S.-led World Cup bid
The United States, Canada and Mexico bid to co-host the 2026 World Cup is supported by the OFC, the 11-nation Oceania football confederation.
PNG stun Tahiti to keep dream alive
Papua New Guinea are in control of their own destiny in Oceania World Cup qualifying after winning 2-1 in Tahiti.
Thomas brace sends New Zealand through
New Zealand advanced to the final stage of World Cup qualifying in the Oceania region by beating Fiji 2-0 Tuesday.
WCQ Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| New Caledonia | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| Fiji | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Solomon Islands | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| Tahiti | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| Papua New Guinea | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 3 |