Oceania

Cityzens Giving Young Leaders from ten Xylem Water Heroes Academy projects around the world have led a series of events and festivals in their local communities to mark World Water Day. Held on March 22 every year since 1993, World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 …

Leaving a lasting legacy long after the champions are crowned at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia and New Zealand is a strong local focus for the tournament. Perhaps the most visible example of change is facilities, both at grassroots and senior level. What better place to make …

Hosting a FIFA Women’s World Cup offers a massive opportunity to grow football locally, regionally, and globally. With that in mind, FIFA has established a collaborative working group to help to amplify and measure the legacy of the ninth edition of the tournament to be co-hosted by Australia and Aotearoa …

West Ham United have announced the Club will travel to Australia in pre-season this summer ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. The Hammers’ pre-season tour will take place in July 2023, with two friendly matches in Perth. West Ham United will play A-League outfit Perth Glory at Optus Stadium on Saturday …

The eight qualified teams have been separated into their two groups for the OFC Champions League 2023. The draw took place today at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa in Auckland. This year’s OFC Champions League will be held in Vanuatu in May, with games split …

Eighteen coaches across Oceania gathered for the first-ever Pro Licence Diploma module between March 6-10 hosted by the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) in partnership with New Zealand Football (NZF). Held at the AUT Millennium in Auckland, the module (based on leading self) was one of four that will take place …

The eight teams that have qualified for the OFC Champions League 2023 in Vanuatu will know their opponents on Thursday, March 23. The draw will take place at 1pm NZT at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa in Auckland, New Zealand. OFC Competitions Director Chris Kemp …

With four months to go until a historic FIFA Women’s World Cup, fans from 25 countries wishing to go “Above and Beyond” in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand have already secured their ticket-inclusive hospitality packages. Offers start at USD 170 (AUD 250, 275 NZD) and include a match ticket, food …

Auckland City FC have qualified for the OFC Champions League 2023, beating Wellington Olympic 5-3 at Kiwitea St, Auckland. The result sees Auckland advance on a 6-4 aggregate. The home of the defending OFC Champions League champions turned on a nice day for the crucial game, and it was Auckland …

Gianni Infantino has announced a significant increase in the funding for teams and players taking part in and contributing to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia and New Zealand . “Today, (we are) embarking on a historic journey for women’s football and for equality,” said the FIFA President, …