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The preliminaries in numbers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMT

With the South Africa 2010 field now completed, FIFA.com looks at the stories behind the numbers from a record-breaking qualifying phase.

Oceania FIFA World Cup qualifying review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:33:00 GMT

Global qualifying for South Africa 2010 commenced in the Oceania zone in mid-2007 and culminated over two years later as New Zealand qualified.

Hotshots lighting South Africa way

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:57:00 GMT

With about 230 days until South Africa 2010 kicks off, 23 teams have secured their spots thanks to a world-class goalscorer or two in their ranks.

Fiji get the best of Kiwis

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:14:00 GMT

New Zealand lost their 100 per cent record in Oceania qualifying after a shock 2-0 defeat to Fiji, but have still made it through to the next stage.

Kiwis shine in Auckland

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:57:00 GMT

New Zealand may have already secured a playoff spot for South Africa 2010, but they produced the goods once again against New Caledonia.

Vanuatu finish on a high note

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:11:00 GMT

Vanuatu were able to provide their fans with a happy ending after a mediocre FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, defeating Fiji 2-1 in Port Vila.

Islanders playing for pride

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:55:00 GMT

Now that New Zealand have secured progression to a playoff with Asia's fifth-placed side, there remains only pride to play for in Oceania.

Double delight for New Zealand

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:08:00 GMT

New Zealand won in New Caledonia to book a berth at next year's FIFA Confederations Cup and a play-off for a place at South Africa 2010.

Fiji restore pride with first win

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:13:00 GMT

On Matchday 5 of Oceania qualifying for South Africa 2010, Fiji recorded their first win in the four-team group, beating Vanuatu 2-0 in Ba.

Last chance for Les Cagous

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:12:00 GMT

South Africa 2010 qualifying action resumes in Oceania this weekend, with New Caledonia needing a win to keep their slim hopes alive.

Fiji frustrated by shock reversal

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The Pacific nation of Fiji entered the race for South Africa 2010 with high hopes, but a surprising nemesis has put their campaign in jeopardy.

Kiwis feel the weight of expectation

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:46:00 GMT

Despite facing the ever-improving Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu, it is New Zealand who are expected to top the standings.

A 'new' dawn in Oceania

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:26:00 GMT

New Zealand and New Caledonia's victories over Vanuatu and Fiji respectively have left them in a strong position in the Oceania Zone.

Heat rises in Oceania

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:15:00 GMT

Soaring temperatures and the loss of two key players has given Ricki Herbert food for thought ahead of his side's qualifier in Vanuatu.

New Zealand draw first blood

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:57:53 GMT

After 1192 days of absence, New Zealand got their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on track with an important 2-0 away victory over Fiji.

FIFA cancels New Zealand-Fiji

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:32:00 GMT

The Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup today confirmed the cancellation of the OFC preliminary match between New Zealand and Fiji.

Race resumes in Oceania

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:10:46 GMT

New Zealand and Fiji are set to kick-off the OFC Nations Cup and resume their quests to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

Joy for New Caledonia and Vanuatu

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:21:14 GMT

New Caledonia were crowned South Pacific Games winners with Vanuatu gaining the final place in the next round of qualifying for South Africa 2010.

Duo seal progression

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:11:56 GMT

Fiji and New Caledonia have a chance to win gold in Samoa and in doing so book a place at the next stage of OFC qualification for South Africa 2010.

Fiji on top, Vanuatu through

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:40:38 GMT

Group A winners Fiji and semi-final qualifiers Vanuatu had cause to celebrate on matchday five of the South Pacific Games in Samoa.

Fiji, Solomons seize semi-final slots

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:11:35 GMT

Vanuatu and Samoa will battle it out for the one remaining place in the last four after Fiji and the Solomon Islands clinched their semi-final berths on day four of the South Pacific Games.

Hurrah for Fiji's Krishna

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:01:15 GMT

FIFA.com takes a closer look at the dramatic rise of Fiji's Roy Krishna, currently starring for the island nation at the South Pacific Games, a pre-qualifying tournament for South Africa 2010.

Semi-final line-up takes shape

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:05:24 GMT

New Caledonia advanced to the last four on a day that also saw Vanuatu score 15, hosts Samoa keep themselves in semi-final contention, and Tahiti suffer the first major upset.

Hosts' derby joy on day two

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:29:44 GMT

The second day of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Samoa produced a 7-0 win for the host nation over neighbours American Samoa.

Duo enter the fray

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:48:30 GMT

After Saturday's start for eight countries on the road to South Africa 2010, now it is the turn of the Cook Islands and Tonga to begin their qualifying campaigns.

Race starts with goals galore

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:02:37 GMT

The opening day of the OFC qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals witnessed a deluge of goals in Samoa.

SA 2010: The journey begins

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:51:00 GMT

The tiny Samoan town of Apia is being transformed into the temporary capital of world football over the weekend as the long qualifying road for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa gets underway.

Fiji target final spot

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:35:16 GMT

Fiji are the defending champions at the South Pacific Games football tournament, and they have high hopes of upsetting the form book and winning the gold medal again.