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Game to be played on Sunday November 1, 2026<\/p>\n
Tahiti v Solomon Islands
Aorai Tini Hau, Papeete, 3pm (NZT)<\/p>\n
This story was first published on October 30, 2026.<\/p>\n
Tahiti and Solomon Islands will meet in the OFC Beach Soccer Men\u2019s Nations Cup final on Sunday (NZT), with both chasing a record fifth title.<\/p>\n
The final at Aorai Tini Hau in Papeete will also determine Oceania\u2019s representative at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in 2027.<\/p>\n
Hosts Tahiti, known as the Tiki Toa, are defending champions and will start as favourites after winning all three round-robin matches.<\/p>\n
They beat Solomon Islands 7-4 earlier in the tournament before completing their preliminary programme with a 12-3 demolition of New Caledonia.<\/p>\n
Heirauarii Salem scored four goals against New Caledonia, becoming the leading goalscorer in OFC beach soccer history, overtaking Solomon Islands legend James Naka.<\/p>\n
Ro\u2019onui Tinirauarii contributed a hat-trick, while Tearii Labaste and captain Heimanu Taiarui were also among the scorers.<\/p>\n
Solomon Islands, known as the Bilikiki, secured their final berth with a 7-2 victory against Vanuatu, recovering after conceding an early goal.<\/p>\n
Max Fa\u2019ari and Roy Mafane overturned the deficit before Albert Bobby, Apolos Ahua and captain Charlie Otainao extended their advantage.<\/p>\n
Remsy Melo completed the scoring with two late goals, ensuring Solomon Islands finished the round-robin stage with two victories.<\/p>\n
Sunday\u2019s final continues a rivalry that has dominated Oceania beach soccer for two decades, with both countries having won four continental championships.<\/p>\n
Tahiti have won the last three tournaments and remain unbeaten in the competition since 2011.<\/p>\n
They have also beaten Solomon Islands in all four previous finals between the countries.<\/p>\n
Solomon Islands coach James Naka, who previously held the tournament\u2019s goalscoring record, will be seeking his country\u2019s first title since 2013.<\/p>\n
Tahiti player-coach Raimana Li Fung Kuee will aim to maintain his team\u2019s dominance and secure qualification for a ninth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.<\/p>\n
Main photo credit: OFC Media \/ Shane Wenzlick \/ Phototek<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fixture<\/p>\n Game to be played on Sunday November 1, 2026<\/p>\n Tahiti v Solomon Islands This story was first published on October 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Aorai Tini Hau, Papeete, 3pm (NZT)<\/p>\n