- Two crucial matches remain for Solomon in OFC qualifiers
BY TONY IROGA
Solomon Islands women’s national football team have two crucial matches remaining in Round Two, Group A of the FIFA Women’s World Cup – OFC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
Group A matches are currently underway in Honiara, with Solomon Islands hosting the competition.
The Solomon Islands senior women’s side is sitting in third place after going down 0-1 to American Samoa women’s national football team in their opening match on Friday, February 27 2026 at 5pm at the National Stadium.
They will now face regional powerhouse New Zealand women’s national football team in their second match today at 5pm.
Their final Group A match will be against Samoa women’s national football team on Thursday, March 5 2026 at 5pm at the National Stadium.
The two remaining matches will determine whether Solomon Islands progresses to Round Three.
Team captain Ileen Pegi said the squad is preparing well for their next game against New Zealand.
“Unfortunately, we lost the game as we have never played against American Samoa before and were not familiar with their style of play,” Pegi said.
She added that the team is working hard to correct mistakes, improve their style of play and stay focused for the remaining matches.
According to the Oceania Football Confederation, the top two teams from Group A and Group B will advance to Round Three, scheduled to be played in New Zealand across two venues in April 2026.
Round Three will see the Group A winner face the Group B runner-up on 12 April 2026 at FMG Stadium Waikato at 12:00pm.
On the same day at 4:00pm, the Group B winner will meet the Group A runner-up.
The winners of both semi-finals will then clash in the final on 15 April 2026 at North Harbour Stadium at 7:00pm.
The four nations will compete in a knockout format, with the Round Three winner securing direct qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The runner-up will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs.
The upcoming two matches are now vital for Solomon Islands as they aim to keep their World Cup dream alive.
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