A Georges-Gope Fenepej wonder goal inspired New Caledonia to a 3-0 win over their Pacific rivals that moves them to within one match of a maiden FIFA World Cup appearance.

New Caledonia’s 36-year-old striker Georges Gope-Fenepej has scored twice in his team’s 3-0 win over Tahiti in an Oceania qualifying semifinal which left it one step away from the 2026 World Cup.