The draws for the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2026 and its qualifying tournament have been officially announced at the OFC Home of Football in Auckland. The main Championship is set to take place in Samoa from September 1 to 14, 2026, while the qualifying tournament will occur in the Cook Islands from June 6 to 12, 2026.
Defending champions New Zealand will compete in Group B of the Championship alongside Tahiti, Fiji, and Vanuatu. Meanwhile, hosts Samoa have been paired in Group A with 2024 runners-up New Caledonia, the Solomon Islands, and the winner of the qualifying tournament.
The qualifying tournament will feature a single group format, where the Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Tonga will each play against one another. The top team from this group will earn a spot in Group A of the Championship in September.
This upcoming tournament marks the 25th edition of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship, which has been a staple in the competition since its start in 1974, having previously been held at the U-20 level until 2016. With anticipation building for the matches, this event promises to showcase emerging talent from the region and foster sportsmanship among the participating nations.