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History on the line as PNG and Solomon Islands battle for World Cup Spot

History lies ahead for Papua New Guinea football this weekend. Victory against the Solomon Islands will mark a monumental milestone: the first time a Papua New Guinea men’s team qualifies for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

The Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) third and final qualification spot for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2027 will be decided in a high-stakes third-place playoff. Melanesian rivals Solomon Islands and tournament hosts Papua New Guinea are set to go head-to-head at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2026.

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