The sport of soccer in the country of Papua New Guinea is run by the Papua New Guinea Football Association.[1] The association has been affiliated with FIFA and the Oceania Football Confederation since 1966. The association administers national soccer and futsal teams, as well as the national league. Around 30% of the people in the country are considered soccer fans.[2]
| Soccer in Papua New Guinea | |
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,_kicks_a_soccer_ball_during_a_community_service_event.jpg) Footballers in Papua New Guinea | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Governing body | Papua New Guinea Football Association |
| National teams | men's national team women's national team national futsal team |
| Club competitions | |
| International competitions | |
In 2016, Papua New Guinea hosted the U-20 Women's World Cup.
League system
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Papua New Guinea National Soccer League 14 clubs in 4 regional conferences | |||||
Top clubs from PNG participate in the Oceania Champions League.
In the 2009-10 season, Hekari United won that competition and went on to represent Oceania at the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup.
Champions
editWomen's soccer
editWomen's soccer is a minority pursuit in the country.[3]
Attendances
editThe average attendance per top-flight football league season and the club with the highest average attendance:
| Season | League average | Best club | Best club average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 179 | Hekari United | 312 |
Source: League page on Wikipedia
References
edit- ↑ "PNG Soccer moves to bridge gap - Papua New Guinea - News - Islands Business magazine". Islandsbusiness.com. 2013-09-20. Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ↑ "Countries with Most Football Fans 2026 ⚽ | Global Ranking". Countrycassette.com. April 4, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
- ↑ "World Cup within reach for Papua New Guinea's women – DW – 02/17/2023". Dw.com.
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