In a commanding display, New Zealand defeated Fiji 7-0, with Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood scoring a hat trick of headers. This victory allows New Zealand to advance to the Oceania qualifying final for the 2026 World Cup, alongside New Caledonia, who won 3-0 against Tahiti. The winner of this series will gain direct entry to the World Cup for the first time. Wood's performance highlighted teamwork and strategy, as New Zealand scored four goals by halftime and finished strongly, despite missing a penalty late in the match.
Chris Wood's hat trick propelled New Zealand to a 7-0 victory over Fiji, securing them a spot in the Oceania qualifying final for the 2026 World Cup.
The team displayed a dominant performance, leading 4-0 at halftime, with Chris Wood receiving a yellow card for celebrating among the fans after his goals.
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