The All Whites are two games away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and now Kiwis will be able to watch the team fight to return to the tournament, for the first time since 2010, live and free TVNZ. 

All three games from the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Oceania Qualifiers will be broadcast on TVNZ+, with any All Whites matches also on TVNZ 2, in addition to New Zealand Football’s regular broadcaster FIFA+.

The All Whites will face Fiji in the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 – Oceania Qualifiers on 21 March 2025 at Sky Stadium in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, with the winner qualifying for the final, against the winner of the New Caledonia v Tahiti second semi-final, on 24 March 2025 at Eden Park in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

The winning team in the FIFA World Cup 2026 – Oceania Qualifiers final will automatically qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history after the tournament was expanded giving an OFC side direct entry. 

TVNZ’s Head of Sport, Events and Partnerships, Melodie Robinson said: 

“We’re thrilled to bring viewers the excitement of the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers with three must-watch games airing live and free on TVNZ. 

“Our partnership with New Zealand Football ensures footy fans won’t miss a moment of the action as they enjoy world-class football right here in Aotearoa.”

New Zealand Football’s General Manager Brand & Partnerships, James Wear added:

“It’s great to partner with TVNZ, their reach through TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+ combined with our long term broadcast partner FIFA+ will ensure that fans throughout Aotearoa and around the globe will be able to watch these games free to air.

“Football is exploding across the country and we want to see as many people as possible at Sky Stadium and Eden Park, but for those that can’t make it, we hope to see you tune in to TVNZ and FIFA+ to witness a historic moment for the game in Oceania.”

TVNZ’s Chris Chang will host the broadcast coverage, with experienced football commentator and host of Newstalk ZB’s Weekend Sport, Jason Pine, commentating the game. 

Tickets for all games can be booked from Ticketek

Tickets for the Semi-Finals are $20 for adults and $10 kids (plus ticketing fees).

Tickets for the Final are $20, $40 and $80 for adults and $10, $20 and $40 kids (plus ticketing fees). 

TVNZ broadcast information:

Friday 21 March: Semi Final 1 – New Caledonia v Tahiti, 3pm
Friday 21 March: Semi Final 2 – New Zealand v Fiji, 7pm
Monday 24 March: Final – 7pm 

All matches available on TVNZ+ and matches featuring the All Whites also available on TVNZ 2. 

All matches will also be available on FIFA+. 


Article added: Tuesday 25 February 2025