Solomon Islands close in on WC playoff
Solomon Islands moved a step closer to a World Cup regional play-off against New Zealand after beating Papua New Guinea 3-2 on Friday.
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New Zealand crushed Solomon Islands 5-0 in the final of the Oceania qualifying tournament in Doha on Wednesday to seal a World Cup playoff berth.
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New Zealand coach Danny Hay has criticised FIFA for scheduling part of Oceania's World Cup qualifying tournament outside the international window.
The U.S. or Mexico could face a winner-takes-all match against a team from Oceania if either side doesn't directly qualify for the World Cup.