New Zealand's Ben Old is tackled by Tahiti's Pothin Poma Photo: Shane Wenzlick / Photosport
The All Whites have beaten Tahiti 3-nil in their opening Football World Cup qualifier against Tahiti in Vanuatu.
It took New Zealand just 90 seconds to score with Elijah Just grabbing the opener.
The 2026 event will be held across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The best chance in a generation to make a men's FIFA World Cup starts on Friday for the All Whites.
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