The final draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will take place on Friday, 5 December 2025 at 12:00 Eastern Time (18:00 CET, 17:00 GMT) in Washington DC’s Kennedy Center.
With football fans across the globe eagerly awaiting the outcome, we’re counting down with a closer look at the confederations represented, continuing with the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC).
Which nation is representing OFC?
Which OFC nation could still qualify?
New Caledonia, via the FIFA Play-Off Tournament.
OFC facts and figures
Most World Cup appearances: New Zealand (3*)
Best World Cup performance: Australia in 2006 (Round of 16)
World Cup debutants in 2026: None**
Highest-ranked team: New Zealand (86th)
Top scorer in qualifying: Chris Wood (New Zealand) – 9 goals
* including 2026
** New Caledonia will debut if they qualify via the FIFA Play-Off Tournament
