FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC

Tonga vs Samoa, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - OFC, First Round

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC
  • 45'+1': Ulafala Sonasi
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  • 86': Luke Salisbury
  • 105'+3': Jefferson Fa'amatau

About

Tonga are hosting Samoa 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

TGA Tonga

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

SAM Samoa

No. Name
1 Paul Taupau (GK)
3 Luke Salisbury
4 Harry Chote
6 Andrew Setefano
2 Luke Tolo-Kent
14 Darcy Knight
17 Alex Malauulu Yellow Card
8 Dauntae Mariner
11 Dilo Tumua
10 Jarvis Vaai Filimalae
9 Nathan Viliamu

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