Solomon Islands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Bonitos compete in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Felipe Vega-Arango, captain Micah Lea'alafa. OFC qualifier (intercontinental playoff winner).
Solomon Islands's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ranked #130 in the world, Solomon Islands are one of the longer shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team format and expanded Round of 32 give them a more realistic knockout path than any previous edition.
Solomon Islands face a stacked Group K: the average opponent ranking is #34, -96 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Solomon Islands: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group K is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Solomon Islands match of the World Cup is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17 against Turkey at Gillette Stadium.
Solomon Islands 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Solomon Islands World Cup history
Solomon Islands have appeared at 1 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Debut. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: Debut.
Get Solomon Islands data via API
// Fetch Solomon Islands World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=solomon-islands',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Solomon Islands in at the 2026 World Cup?
Solomon Islands is in Group K alongside Belgium, Ghana, Turkey. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group K is #34.
Who is Solomon Islands's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Felipe Vega-Arango manages Solomon Islands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Micah Lea'alafa as captain.
What is Solomon Islands's best World Cup finish?
Solomon Islands's best FIFA World Cup finish is Debut. They have appeared in 1 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: Debut.
Who are Solomon Islands's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Micah Lea'alafa leads a squad whose standout names include Micah Lea'alafa, James Naka, Raphael Lea'i. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Solomon Islands qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
OFC qualifier (intercontinental playoff winner). They came through the OFC qualifying pathway.
What is Solomon Islands's current FIFA Ranking?
Solomon Islands are ranked #130 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Ranked #130 in the world, Solomon Islands are one of the longer shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team format and expanded Round of 32 give them a more realistic knockout path than any previous edition.
What are Solomon Islands's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Solomon Islands face a stacked Group K: the average opponent ranking is #34, -96 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots. Ranked #130 in the world, Solomon Islands are one of the longer shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team format and expanded Round of 32 give them a more realistic knockout path than any previous edition.
How can I get Solomon Islands fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Solomon Islands World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Solomon Islands going back to their first tournament.
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