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New Zealand won their second round group in the 2010 OFC qualifiers and then went on to defeat Bahrain 1–0 in aggregate to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals. In the group stage, New Zealand opened against Slovakia with 1-1, then world cup holders Italy 1-1 followed by 0–0 with Paraguay. Finishing third in the group, they failed to advance.
The team represented New Zealand at the FIFA World Cup tournaments in 1982 and 2010, and the FIFA Confederations Cup tournaments in 1999, 2003, 2009, and 2017. New Zealand is a six-time OFC Nations Cup champion.
Biggest victory at the World Cup finals None Heaviest defeat at the World Cup finals 0–4 vs. Brazil, 23 June 1982 Biggest victory at the OFC Nations Cup finals 10–0 vs. Tahiti, 4 June 2004 First defeat to a non-Oceania team 1–2 vs. Canada, 2 July 1927 Most consecutive victories 7, 31 August 1958 vs. New Caledonia – 4 June 1962 vs.
In the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, New Zealand achieved their best result in their team's history when they had a 1–1 draw with reigning World champions Italy. Shane Smeltz scored in the 7th minute marking the first time New Zealand had ever led a match at the World Cup. [7] They went on to become the only unbeaten team in the tournament.
Group A preview: New Zealand are joined by star-studded Norway, Switzerland and World Cup debutants Philippines as the co-hosts look to claim their first ever victory at the tournament
New Caledonia: 0–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification 2,000 [1] [16] [24] 372 25 March 2017: Churchill Park, Lautoka (A) Fiji: 2–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification Rojas, Wood: 7,000 [1] [16] [24] 373 28 March 2017: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington (H) Fiji: 2–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification Thomas (2) 10,133 [1] [16] [24] 374 ...
The winners of the first final were New Zealand, who beat France. South Africa never competed in the first two world cups due to Apartheid santions. South Africa are the latest winners, having won the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. The Rugby World Cup final is the last match of the competition.
The defending World Cup champions were formerly granted an automatic spot in the Cup finals field. As of the 2006 tournament, this berth is no longer guaranteed. [13] However, no defending World Cup champion has yet failed to qualify. Automatic berths have never been given for defending World Cup runners-up.