All Whites defeat Fiji 7-0 in World Cup qualifier

Friday 21 March 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Sat 22 Mar 2025, 4:30am

In this story All Whites, Darren Bazeley, Chris Wood, FIFA, English Premier League, Kosta Barbarouses

The All Whites beat Fiji 7-0 in a FIFA World Cup qualifying semi-final at Sky Stadium in Wellington. A hat-trick from Chris Wood helped secure the victory before more than 20,000 spectators. New Zealand will face New Caledonia in the final at Eden Park on Monday to decide the Oceania qualification spot.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 21 Mar 2025, 10:01am

   All Whites v Fiji: The lessons from football history for All Whites, ahead of Fifa World Cup qualifiers (opens in new tab)

   • All Whites v Fiji result: New Zealand romp to victory in Fifa World Cup semifinal qualifier (opens in new tab) Fri 21 Mar 2025, 9:17pm
2. The Press via The PostFri 21 Mar 2025, 9:12pm

   One more step for All Whites towards football’s ultimate reward (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 21 Mar 2025, 10:08pm

   One step away: All Whites thrash Fiji in FIFA World Cup qualifier (opens in new tab)

   • All Whites coach sensed something special from his side (opens in new tab) Fri 21 Mar 2025, 10:56pm
4. Otago Daily TimesSat 22 Mar 2025, 4:30am

   All Whites one win away from World Cup after big victory (opens in new tab)