FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC

Cook Islands vs Tonga, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - OFC, First Round

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC
  • 63': Tacettin Kumsuz
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1 - 3
  • 27': Viliami Tikoipau
  • 39': Hemaloto Polovili (P)
  • 79': Christopher Kefu

About

Cook Islands are hosting Tonga at FFS Football Stadium, Apia, , starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC

Venue: FFS Football Stadium
Location: Apia,

Line-Ups

COK Cook Islands

No. Name
20 Ngereine Maro (GK) Yellow Card
15 Thane Beal
11 Taylor Saghabi
9 Tupaia Ringi
14 Oscar Wichman
7 Paavo Mustonen
10 Grover Harmon
8 Orin Ruaine-Prattley
12 Josh Karika
6 Tacettin Kumsuz
19 Dwayne Tiputoa

TGA Tonga

No. Name
1 Semisi 'Otukolo (GK)
12 DJ Tuamoheloa
5 Kulisitofa Kite
4 Fineasi Palei
6 Va'inga Teu
12 Lisiate Feke
8 Viliami Tukia
18 Amoni Fifita
9 Hemaloto Polovili
17 Ulafala Sonasi
7 Viliami Tikoipau

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