FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition.

Tonga out of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition following disaster

The large volcanic eruption and tsunami which struck on January 15 has caused widespread damage across much of Tonga and impacted over 80 percent of the population. 

Many in Tonga have had their homes badly damaged or destroyed and issues with basic necessities such as safe drinking water are likely to exist for the foreseeable future.