FIFA World Cup qualifier All Whites v New Caledonia: Live updates

Chris Wood of New Zealand celebrates his goal with Ben Old of New Zealand.
Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The All Whites stand on the verge of making only their third ever FIFA World Cup appearance, the only side left standing in their way is New Caledonia. Both sides had comfortable wins in their playoff games on Friday, but it all comes down to this: one match to book their place to the biggest stage of them all next year in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Kick-off is at 7pm NZT.

Follow all the action on RNZ’s live blog:

Squad lists

New Zealand

Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe, Alex Paulsen, Oli Sail.

Defenders: Tyler Bindon, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace (c), Tim Payne, Nando Pijnaker, Tommy Smith, Francis de Vries, Storm Roux.

Midfielders: Matthew Garbett, Joe Bell, Sarpreet Singh, Marko Stamenic, Alex Rufer, Callum McCowatt.

Forwards: Kosta Barbarouses, Jesse Randall, Eli Just, Logan Rogerson, Ben Waine, Chris Wood.

New Caledonia squad

Goalkeepers: Rocky Nyikéïne, Thomas Schmidt, Mickaël Ulikle.

Defenders: Emile Béaruné, Fonzy Ranchain, Joris Kenon, Bernard Iwa, Didier Simane

Midfielders: Joseph Athalé, Yoan Bearune,Pierre Bako, Jekob Jeno, Morgan Mathelon,

Mickaël Paretodikromo, Shene Welepane, César Zéoula (c), Titouan Richard

Forwards: Lues Waya, George Gope-Fenepej, Germain Haewegene Jean-Jacques Katrawa, Gérard Waia, Jaushua Sotirio.