Tag: FIFA

South Melbourne Hellas clinched a dramatic victory over Oakleigh Cannons to claim the 2024 Dockerty Cup

Oceania Pro League Gathers 24 Applicants Ahead of Launch

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has received 24 expressions of interest for its inaugural OFC Professional League, set to begin in January 2026. With clubs from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and other Pacific nations showing strong interest, the league promises to elevate football in the region. The application process runs until June 2025, with final selections made by September 2025. This new league is a key project aimed at boosting professional football across Oceania.

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World Cup 2026: Greece’s Qualification Within Reach – Opponents, History, and the Path to America

Greece’s national football team is eyeing a return to the World Cup for the first time in 12 years, with the 2026 tournament offering a historic opportunity. The World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and Greece is drawn into a competitive group featuring Portugal, Denmark, Scotland, and Belarus. The qualifiers, which begin in 2025, will determine Greece’s path to the 2026 finals, where the tournament will expand to 48 teams. Greece’s chances hinge on finishing first in their group or succeeding in the playoffs, with formidable opponents like Portugal and Denmark standing in their way.