final against the Solomon Islands, with the score of (2–0), after a victory against Tahiti (3–1). In June 2012, on the occasion of the Oceania Nations Cup, the Cagous succeeded in beating New Zealand in the semi-finals, with a score of 2–0 (goals from Bertrand Kai and Georges Gope-Fenepej), but failed in the final against their Tahitian rivals (1–0). Nevertheless, the competition serving as a second qualifying round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, New Caledonia found itself, along with Tahiti and the semi-finalists New Zealand and the Solomon Islands qualified for the next round. Rivalries A historical sporting rivalry exists between the two French Pacific overseas collectivities, New Caledonia and Tahiti. They compete regularly in regional and, since 2006, international competitions. In 2012, Tahiti led the number of titles won (1 Oceania Nations Cup, 5 gold medals at the South Pacific Games, 2 at the South Pacific mini-games, against 6 gold at the South Pacific Games for New Caledonia. As of their last match in 2018, out of the 62 matches played since 1953, the New Caledonia has 28 wins against 25 for Tahiti and 9 draws. Kit Givova are the current kit provider for the national team since 2022. As of 2012, the national team's home kit is a grey jersey with red shorts and red socks. The away kit is a red jersey with red shorts and white socks. Results and fixtures For all past match results of the national team, see the team's 1951–99 and 2000–present results pages. In March 2022, New Caledonia played their first matches since they took part in the 2019 Pacific Games. 2022 Coaching history Guy Elmour (1971–1973) Jules Hmeune (1977) Rudi Gutendorf (1981) Jacques Zimako (1995) Michel Clarque (2002) Serge Martinengo de Novack (2002–2004) Didier Chambaron (2007–2010) Christophe Coursimault (2010–2012) Alain Moizan (2012–2015) Thierry Sardo (2015–2021) Dominique Wacalie (2021–present) Current squad The following players were called up for the FIFA World Cup qualification matches in March 2022. Caps and goals updated as of 24 March 2022 after the game against New Zealand. Player records Players in bold are still active with New Caledonia. Most capped players Top goalscorers Competitive record FIFA World Cup OFC Nations Cup Pacific Games Coupe de l'Outre Mer 2008 – Group stage 2010 – Group stage Head-to-head record Up to matches played on 21 September 2022. References External links New Caledonian Football Federation Oceanian national association football