New Zealand V Papua New Guinea

Match Information

Solomon Islands National Stadium, Honiara, Solomon IslandsOFC

Audio Language

• English

Description

New Zealand advanced to the final and secured a place in the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026™ in Qatar, thanks to a victory over Papua New Guinea. After a goalless first half which New Zealand missed several key opportunities, they finally their rhythm after halftime. The breakthrough came in the 62nd minute when Matias Nunez scored a spectacular goal from long range. Just eight minutes later, striker Ben Perez Baldoni, who had been denied multiple times earlier, secured the win by converting a penalty kick.

Competition Information

• Men

• Football

• U16