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OFC Professional League Launches, Excludes Wellington Phoenix

8/30/2025

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The OFC Professional League will launch on January 10, 2026, with eight clubs from seven nations.
It will qualify teams for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, enabling regional clubs to compete internationally.
OFC plans to invest US$40 million over four years for travel and accommodation support.
Wellington Phoenix, Oceania's largest club, is excluded and may pursue legal action against OFC.
The league will feature a circuit series and playoffs, totaling at least 17 matches per club.

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The OFC Professional League will launch on January 10, 2026, with eight clubs from seven nations.
It will qualify teams for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, enabling regional clubs to compete internationally.
OFC plans to invest US$40 million over four years for travel and accommodation support.
Wellington Phoenix, Oceania's largest club, is excluded and may pursue legal action against OFC.
The league will feature a circuit series and playoffs, totaling at least 17 matches per club.