New Caledonia
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Results
| International Island Games | 11/28 01:00 | - |
New Caledonia
v
Vanuatu
|
W | 1-0 | |
| International Island Games | 11/24 05:00 | - |
Cook Islands
v
New Caledonia
|
W | 0-8 | |
| International Match | 03/21 06:00 | - |
Tahiti
v
New Caledonia
|
W | 0-2 | |
| Oceania - World Cup Qualifying | 03/24 17:00 | 3 |
[1] New Zealand
v
New Caledonia
[4]
|
L | 7-1 | |
| Oceania - World Cup Qualifying | 03/21 14:00 | 2 |
[4] Papua New Guinea
v
New Caledonia
[3]
|
L | 1-0 | |
| Oceania - World Cup Qualifying | 03/18 17:00 | 1 |
[2] New Caledonia
v
Fiji
[1] 
|
L | 1-2 | |
| International Match | 03/21 03:08 | - |
New Caledonia
v
Mauritius
|
L | 1-3 | |
| International Match | 11/26 06:00 | - |
New Caledonia
v
Estonia
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Oceania - World Cup Qualifying | 06/11 06:00 | 5 |
New Caledonia
v
Fiji
|
W | 2-1 | |
| Oceania - World Cup Qualifying | 06/07 04:00 | 5 |
[3] Fiji
v
New Caledonia
[2]
|
D | 2-2 | |
| Oceania - World Cup Qualifying | 11/15 06:00 | 1 |
New Caledonia
v
New Zealand
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Oceania - World Cup Qualifying | 11/12 02:00 | 1 |
New Zealand
v
New Caledonia
|
L | 2-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Wins | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| Goals against | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wikipedia - New Caledonia national football team
The New Caledonia men's national football team is the national team of New Caledonia and is controlled by the Fédération Calédonienne de Football. Although they were only admitted to FIFA in 2004, they have been participating in the OFC Nations Cup since its inception. They have been one of this relatively small region's strongest teams, finishing second in 2008 and 2012, and third in 1973 and 1980. They were the top ranked OFC nation at number 95 in September 2008, making them only the fourth country from the confederation to have reached the global top 100.
History
The New Caledonian Football Federation, although created in 1928, did not join FIFA or the OFC until 2004, becoming the 205th member of the former.
Previously the New Caledonian selection, due to the attachment of local institutions to the French Football Federation, could only line up during friendly matches or regional competitions, such as the Pacific Games, as well as the Oceania Football Cup, but only as a guest.
The Cagous distinguished themselves during these competitions, winning the Pacific Games on several occasions, and finishing in third place, during the first two editions of the OFC Nations Cup.
After failing to qualify for the 2004 OFC Nations Cup, the New Caledonian Football Federation hired Didier Chambaron as the team's new coach. During the 2007 South Pacific Games in Apia, the Cagous were placed in group A and won over their great rival Tahiti (1–0), this meeting was the first of the playoffs for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They then won against Tuvalu and the Cook Islands (1–0) and (3–0). For their last group match, they draw against Fiji (1–1). The New Caledonians finished second in their group, and then beat the Solomon Islands (3–2), then in the final won the trophy against Fiji (1–0).
The Pacific Games football tournament serving as the first qualifying round for the World Cup in South Africa, the team found themselves qualified for the second round, where New Zealand blocked their way by taking first place. The Cagous however finish second in front of Fiji and Vanuatu.
In May 2011, the selection faced Reunion twice in Nouméa, matches counting for the preparation of the games of the islands of the Indian Ocean in the Seychelles of the Reunionese. The New Caledonians lost both matches. However, a few months later, during the 2011 Pacific Games, New Caledonia won in the final against the Solomon Islands, with the score of (2–0), after a victory against Tahiti (3–1).
In June 2012, on the occasion of the Oceania Nations Cup, the Cagous succeeded in beating New Zealand in the semi-finals, with a score of 2–0 (goals from Bertrand Kai and Georges Gope-Fenepej), but failed in the final against their Tahitian rivals (1–0). Nevertheless, the competition serving as a second qualifying round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, New Caledonia found itself, along with Tahiti and the semi-finalists New Zealand and the Solomon Islands qualified for the next round.
The team's colors are red and blue, reflecting the colors of the New Caledonian flag. The team has a rich history in Oceania soccer, having participated in numerous editions of the OFC Nations Cup and the Pacific Games.
New Caledonia is known for its passionate fan base and talented players who showcase their skills on the field. The team has a strong emphasis on youth development and has produced several players who have gone on to play professionally in Europe and other parts of the world.
New Caledonia's style of play is characterized by quick passing, technical ability, and a strong defensive organization. The team has had some notable successes in international competitions, including reaching the final of the OFC Nations Cup in 2018.
Overall, the New Caledonia national soccer team is a respected and competitive force in Oceania soccer, and continues to strive for success on the international stage.