After Japan, New Zealand is the second team to qualify for the World Cup.

New Zealand secured their second berth in the 2026 World Cup after a resounding 3-0 win over New Caledonia in the Oceania qualifiers final. This secured their place in the tournament, making them the first team to achieve this feat in global qualifying after Japan, who qualified last Thursday. The United States, Canada, and Mexico have already secured their place as hosts, while Argentina is expected to secure the third World Cup berth in Tuesday's qualifiers. New Zealand has previously participated in the World Cup twice, in 1982 in Spain and 2010 in South Africa. Boxall put New Zealand ahead in the 61st minute, before Barbaroussis doubled the lead in the 66th minute. Ten minutes before the end, Just added the third goal to seal the win at Eden Park in New Zealand.