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.