Tahiti national football team

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Tahiti is traditionally one of the stronger footballing nations of the Pacific Islands, with the second-best record at the Pacific Games, winning five gold medals. They were runners-up in the first three editions of the OFC Nations Cup (1973, 1980, 1996). Tahiti eventually won the competition in 2012, becoming the first team other than Australia and New Zealand to win the title. The feat qualified Tahiti to the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup held in Brazil.

History

Tahiti played its first full match on 21 September 1952, at home against New Zealand, drawing 2–2. Seven days later, the two teams played again and New Zealand won 5–3. On 30 September, they played each other for a third time, and Tahiti gained its first victory, by 2–0. However, it is unknown whether this was a full international match.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In September 1953, Tahiti played three matches in New Caledonia against its national side, losing the first 5–0 and the later two 4–1. They then travelled to the New Hebrides (now Vanuatu) and beat its national side 4–2 twice. In 1969, touring World Champions England beat Tahiti 4–1 in an exhibition match.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 1989, under the leadership of Napoleon Spitz, the official federation was created.

Tahiti entered its first World Cup qualification with the aim of reaching the 1994 World Cup, held in the United States. They were placed in Group A alongside Australia and the Solomon Islands, and played their first match away to the Solomon Islands in Honiara on 11 July 1992. Eric Etaeta equalised for Tahiti to make it 1–1 in the 76th minute. On 11 September, Tahiti hosted Australia in Papeete and lost 3–0. The next fixture was again against Australia, and resulted in a 2–0 away defeat in Brisbane on 20 September. On 9 October, in Papeete, Tahiti defeated the Solomon Islands 4–2. Tahiti's first goal was scored as an 8th-minute penalty from Reynald Temarii, a politician and current president of the OFC. However, Tahiti finished second to Australia in the group and did not advance.

2012 OFC Nations Cup

In 2012, the new edition of the tournament occurred in the Solomon Islands with the host country, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Tahiti, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Samoa (winner of the qualifying tournament) playing the competition. Tahiti defeated New Caledonia in the final in Lawson Tama Stadium 1–0 with a goal by Steevy Chong Hue and became the first team other than Australia (no longer part of OFC) and New Zealand to be crowned Oceania champions.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

2013 Confederations Cup

Tahiti players playing against 2010 FIFA World Cup champions Spain

By winning the 2012 OFC Nations Cup, Tahiti qualified for the 2013 Confederations Cup, held in Brazil, for the first time.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> On 17 June 2013, Tahiti lost 1–6 to Nigeria in the 2013 Confederations Cup in Belo Horizonte, with Jonathan Tehau scoring the goal for Tahiti in the second half with a header from a corner; Tahiti fans still rejoiced in the prospect of scoring a goal in an international tournament.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> On 20 June, Tahiti lost 10–0 against Spain to equal their largest ever lost against New Zealand nine years earlier.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> On 23 June 2013, Tahiti was beaten 8–0 by Uruguay.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In all, Tahiti conceded 24 goals and scored 1 to end with a goal differential of −23, the worst of any national team in any major competition.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> However, even with the poor record and heavy defeats, Tahiti's underdog qualities gathered significant respect from the people of Brazil, who always cheered for them in every match.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque, and strikers Fernando Torres and David Villa – who scored four and three goals respectively against Tahiti – complimented the team's fair play.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

2022 World Cup qualification

After two matches were cancelled due to COVID-19, the Tahitians returned to the qualifying tournament for the World Cup in Qatar. The Toa Aito lost to Solomon Islands and finished second in Group A. Solomon Islands led in the score in the 20th minute, the Tahitians equalised the score when Alvin Tehau scored in the 26th minute. Solomon Islands then made the difference on the return from the half on a lightning counterattack before taking the lead more widely at the end of the match 1–3.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Rivalries

A historical sporting rivalry exists between the two French Pacific overseas collectivities, Tahiti and New Caledonia. They compete regularly in regional and, since 2006, international competitions. In 2012, Tahiti led the number of titles won (1 OFC 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.Template:Citation needed

Team image

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Kit sponsorship

Kit supplier Period
Template:Flagicon Adidas 2000–2003
Template:Flagicon Lotto 2004–2012
Template:Flagicon Nike 2013–2021
Template:Flagicon Macron 2022–2023
Template:Flagicon Puma 2024–present

Results and fixtures

Template:See also The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

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Coaching history

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Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification game against New Caledonia on 21 March 2025.<ref>La liste officielle</ref>

Caps and goals correct as of 21 March 2025, after the match against New Caledonia.

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Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to the Tahiti squad within the last twelve months.

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Player records

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Players in bold are still active with Tahiti.

Most appearances

Teaonui Tehau is Tahiti's top goalscorer and their most-capped player.
Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Teaonui Tehau 49 31 2011–present
2 Angelo Tchen 34 1 2001–2018
3 Heimano Bourebare 30 1 2010–2023
Alvin Tehau 30 9 2010–present
5 Steevy Chong Hue 28 8 2010–2016
Xavier Samin 28 0 2001–2013
7 Jonathan Tehau 26 5 2011–2017
8 Vincent Simon 25 1 2004–2016
9 Stanley Atani 24 6 2010–2019
Tetahio Auraa 24 1 1996–2008

Top goalscorers

Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Teaonui Tehau 31 49 {{#expr: 31/49 round 2}} 2011–present
2 Felix Tagawa 14 23 {{#expr: 14/23 round 2}} 2000–2004
3 Naea Bennett 12 16 {{#expr: 12/16 round 2}} 1996–2010
4 Alvin Tehau 9 30 {{#expr: 9/30 round 2}} 2010–present
5 Steevy Chong Hue 8 28 {{#expr: 8/28 round 2}} 2010–2016
6 Jean-Loup Rousseau 7 15 {{#expr: 7/15 round 2}} 1992–2000
Lorenzo Tehau 7 20 {{#expr: 7/20 round 2}} 2010–2017
8 Tauhiti Keck 6 19 {{#expr: 6/19 round 2}} 2011–present
Stanley Atani 6 24 {{#expr: 6/24 round 2}} 2010–2019
10 Roonui Tinirauarii 5 10 {{#expr: 5/10 round 2}} 2022–present
Tamatoa Tetauira 5 11 {{#expr: 5/11 round 2}} 2016–2019
Hiro Poroiae 5 12 {{#expr: 5/12 round 2}} 2007–2013
Jonathan Tehau 5 26 {{#expr: 5/26 round 2}} 2011–2017

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
Year Host Result Position Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip
1930 to 1954 No national representative No national representative
1958 to 1990 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
1994 Template:Flag Did not qualify 4 1 1 2 5 8
1998 Template:Flag 4 0 1 3 2 12
2002 Template:Flag
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2006 Template:Flag 9 3 3 3 7 25
2010 Template:Flag 4 1 1 2 2 6
2014 Template:Flag 11 6 0 5 22 17
2018 Template:Flag 7 3 2 2 14 7
2022 Template:Flag 2 0 0 2 1 4
2026 Template:Flag
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2030 Template:Flag
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2034 Template:Flag
Total Template:Tooltip 49 19 8 22 72 91

OFC Nations Cup

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Oceania Cup / OFC Nations Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Position Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Squad Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip
Template:Flagicon 1973 Runners-up 2nd 5 2 2 1 7 4 Squad No qualifiers were held
Template:Flagicon 1980 Runners-up 2nd 4 3 0 1 23 9 Squad
Template:Flagicon 1996 Runners-up 2nd 4 2 0 2 3 12 Squad 3 3 0 0 10 1
Template:Flagicon 1998 Fourth place 4th 4 1 0 3 8 10 Squad 4 4 0 0 27 1
Template:Flagicon 2000 Group stage 5th 2 0 0 2 2 5 Squad 4 4 0 0 30 2
Template:Flagicon 2002 Third place 3rd 5 3 0 2 8 9 Squad Directly qualified
Template:Flagicon 2004 Group stage 5th 5 1 1 3 2 24 Squad 4 2 2 0 5 1
Template:Flagicon 2008 Did not qualify 4 1 1 2 2 6
Template:Flagicon 2012 Champions 1st 5 5 0 0 20 5 Squad Directly qualified
Template:Flagicon 2016 Group stage 5th 3 1 2 0 7 3 Squad
Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon 2024 Third place 3rd 5 2 1 2 5 8 Squad
Total 1 Title 10/11 42 20 6 16 85 89 — 19 14 3 2 74 11

FIFA Confederations Cup

FIFA Confederations Cup record
Year Result Position Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Squad
1992 to 1995 No OFC representative invited
1997 to 2009 Did not qualify
Template:Flagicon 2013 Group stage 8th 3 0 0 3 1 24 Squad
Template:Flagicon 2017 Did not qualify
Total Group stage 1/10 3 0 0 3 1 24 —

Polynesia Cup

Polynesia Cup record
Year Result Position Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip* Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip
Template:Flagicon 1994 Champions 1st 3 3 0 0 10 1
Template:Flagicon 1998 Champions 1st 4 4 0 0 27 1
Template:Flagicon 2000 Champions 1st 4 4 0 0 30 2
Total 3 Titles 3/3 11 11 0 0 67 4

Pacific Games

Pacific Games record
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Template:Flagicon 1963 Bronze medal 3rd 2 1 0 1 19 2
Template:Flagicon 1966 Gold medal 1st 4 4 0 0 14 3
Template:Flagicon 1969 Silver medal 2nd 5 3 1 1 19 7
Template:Flagicon 1971 Bronze medal 3rd 4 2 1 1 41 5
Template:Flagicon 1975 Gold medal 1st 5 4 0 1 12 6
Template:Flagicon 1979 Gold medal 1st 5 5 0 0 33 2
Template:Flagicon 1983 Gold medal 1st 5 5 0 0 25 2
Template:Flagicon 1987 Silver medal 2nd 5 3 1 1 9 4
Template:Flagicon 1991 Group stage 6th 3 1 0 2 15 5
Template:Flagicon 1995 Gold medal 1st 6 6 0 0 35 2
Template:Flagicon 2003 Fourth place 4th 6 3 0 3 25 7
Template:Flagicon 2007 Group stage 6th 4 1 1 2 2 6
Template:Flagicon 2011 Bronze medal 3rd 6 3 1 2 28 9
Template:Flagicon 2015 Silver medal 2nd 5 3 1 1 34 4
Template:Flagicon 2019 Group stage 5th 5 3 0 2 19 6
Template:Flagicon 2023 Group stage 5th 4 3 1 0 9 1
Total 5 Gold medals 16/16 74 50 7 17 339 71

Head-to-head record

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Honours

Continental

Regional

Summary

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OFC Nations Cup 1 3 2 6
Total 1 3 2 6

Notes

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References

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