U20 World Cup - Group E: Overview, squad and schedule for New Caledonia | OneFootball

Everything you need to know about New Caledonia's participation

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New Caledonia is the surprise guest at this U-20 World Cup. The team has qualified for the final stage for the first time in its history.

Overview of New Caledonia U20

- New Caledonia is making its debut in the competition.

- The New Caledonia squad is mainly composed of players who took part in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Indonesia 2023.

Qualification route of the United States U20

Pierre Wajoka's men booked their ticket to the big show by reaching the final of the 2024 OFC U-19 Men's Championship.

New Caledonia U20 squad

Goalkeepers: Raphaël Genton, Ryan Saulia, Gabin Rachel (AS Mont-Dore).

Defenders: Timotei Zeter (Hienghene Sports Jugend), Louis Brunet (AS Magenta), Antoine Simane, Lomani Nahiet, Pierre Tahmumu (AS Tiga Sports), Kapone Xulue (AS Mont-Dore), Wadria Hanye (AS Tiga Sports), Jythrim Upa (AS Tiga Sports).

Midfielders: Joseph Hnaissilin (AS Lössi), Yazid Wajoka (AS Magenta Formation), Yann Wahaga, Tamumue Ajapuhnya, Kenay Weiri, Antony Levy (AS Mont-Dore).

Forwards: Paul Qaeze (ASC Gaica), Landry Thupako (AS Lössi), Patrick Ouka (ASC Gaica), Félix Caroine, Damien Ujicas, Kandjo Teanyouen.

New Caledonia U20 schedule in Group E

Monday, September 29

11:00 p.m. GMT: United States vs New Caledonia (Estadio El Teniente, Rancagua)

Thursday, October 2