All Whites' bid to reach FIFA World Cup to be broadcast by TVNZ

Tue, Feb 25
Chris Wood celebrates a goal against Vanuatu.

TVNZ will broadcast the FIFA World Cup's Oceania qualifiers being held in Wellington and Auckland next month.

The All Whites take on Fiji in the capital on March 21 and a win would take them to the final against either New Caledonia or Tahiti at Eden Park three days later.

The winner of the final goes straight to the World Cup finals to be hosted by Mexico, Canada and the US in 2026.

TVNZ will broadcast both semis and the final on TVNZ+, with games featuring New Zealand also on TVNZ2.

The All Whites, led by Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood, come into the semi off the back of big wins in November against Samoa (8-0) and Vanuatu (8-1).

Chris Chang

Coverage will be hosted by Breakfast presenter and former weekend sport presenter Chris Chang. Experienced football commentator and host of Newstalk ZB’s Weekend Sport Jason Pine will commentate.

The World Cup finals kickoff in Mexico City on June 11, 2026, with the final in New York on July 19.

Oceania World Cup qualifiers

Friday, March 21: Semi Final 1, Sky Stadium, Wellington – New Caledonia v Tahiti, 3pm

Friday March 21: Semi Final 2, Sky Stadium, Wellington – New Zealand v Fiji, 7pm

Monday March 24: Final, Eden park, Auckland – 7pm

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