Men’s National Floorball Team

Day three of the AOFC Men’s World Floorball Championship 2026 qualifiers in Wellington delivered a mix of dominant performances and high-quality contests, highlighted by Thailand’s statement win over Japan and a gritty, tenacious showing from the New Zealand side as they pushed Singapore in front of the largest crowd of the event so far.

Day two of the Asia-Oceania qualifiers in Wellington delivered another action-packed day of floorball, with dominant wins for Japan, Singapore and Thailand, and an entertaining evening clash that saw New Zealand overcome a spirited Solomon Islands side in front of a vocal home crowd.

The Asia-Oceania qualifiers for the Men’s World Floorball Championships 2026 are underway in Wellington, and Day 1 delivered everything floorball fans could ask for: big scores, historic firsts and a thriller between regional rivals. Played at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, the opening day saw Thailand dominate early, the Solomon Islands score their first-ever international goal, Australia edge Korea in the match of the day, and New Zealand open their campaign with an emphatic home victory over China. With qualification spots on the line and a packed schedule still to come, the AOFC qualifiers have burst into life in the New Zealand capital.