They will face hosts Tahiti, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia, with the overall winner to qualify for a spot at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Paraguay 2019. Team Tahiti are the overwhelming favourites in the tournament with a resume that includes reaching two World Cup finals.
OFC Futsal and Beach Soccer Development Officer Paul Toohey said in a media statement that he was pleased with Tonga’s inclusion – their first time to compete in the tournament.