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2002 FIFA World Cup qualification (OFC)

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Listed below are the dates and results for the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the Oceanian zone (OFC). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification.

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A total of 34 teams entered the competition. The Oceanian zone was allocated 0.5 places (out of 8766) in the final tournament.

There would be two rounds of play:

  • First Round: The 10 teams were divided into two groups of five teams each. The teams played against each other once. The group winners would advance to the Final Round.
  • Final Round: The two teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The winner would advance to the CONMEBOL/OFC Intercontinental Play-off.

    • Australia's 31–0 win over American Samoa established a World Cup record for the highest margin of victory in a qualifying match.

    Group 1

    Australia advanced to the Final Round.

    Group 2

    New Zealand advanced to the Final Round.

    Australia advanced to the CONMEBOL / OFC Intercontinental Play-off by the aggregate score of 6–1.

    Did not enter

  •  Papua New Guinea
  •  New Caledonia

    • References

    2002 FIFA World Cup qualification (OFC) Wikipedia
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