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This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, seeTonga women's national football team.

Tonga

Nickname

Tu’Ulalupe

Association

Tonga Football Association (TFA)

Confederation

OFC (Oceania)

Head coach

Kim Pan-gon

Captain

Hemaloto Polovili

Mostcaps

Kilifi Uele (26)

Top scorer

Unaloto Feao (7)

Home stadium

Teufaiva Sport Stadium
Tonga Football Association Stadium

FIFA code

TGA

Firstcolours

Secondcolours

FIFA ranking

Current

197

2 (19 November 2025)^[1]

Highest

163 (October 1998–December 1998)

Lowest

211 (April 2018, July 2019)

First international

Tahiti 8–0Tonga

(Suva, Fiji; 29 August 1979)

Biggest win

Tonga 7–0Micronesia

(Nausori, Fiji; 5 July 2003)

Biggest defeat

Tonga0–22 Australia

(Coffs Harbour, Australia; 9 April 2001)

Pacific Games

Appearances

6 (first in1979)

Best result

Consolation semi-finals (1979)

TheTonga men's national football team (Tongan:timi soka fakafonua ʻa Tonga) representsTonga in men's internationalfootball and is controlled by theTonga Football Association, which is a part of theOceania Football Confederation.

History

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They lost 22 nil to Australia in 2001

Information

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Football in Tonga

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Tonga's greatest football triumph to date was their triumph in the first ever Polynesian Cup held in 1993 overSamoa and theCook Islands. Although local players have not yet made their mark on big leagues abroad, the Chief Executive of the Tonga Football Association, Joe Topou, was appointed to the FIFA Executive Committee in 2002.

In July 2023, Tonga became unranked within the FIFA rankings due to not having played any matches since they lost 8-0 toPapua New Guinea on 18 July 2019.

The second Goal project

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Tonga's second Goal project will develop and improve the national football academy and the association's headquarters in Atele, Tongatapu, which was built in the country's first Goal project. This development work has the aim that all of the Tonga Football Association's needs are fully satisfied. Local matches will be held at the football academy, while the administration's requirements, including the needs of players, officials and spectators, will also be covered. The football school will be transformed into a House of Football.^{[clarification needed]}

Team image

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Kit sponsorship

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Kit supplier^[3]	Period
Lotto	2007–2013
OFC	2014
None	2016–2019
Lotto	2019–2024
Custom Athletics	2025–

Fixtures and results

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Main article:Tonga national football team results

Coaching history

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Tongia Nāpa'a (1979)
Rudi Gutendorf (1981)
Umberto Mottini (1997–1998)
Gary Phillips (2001)
Heinave Kaifa (2002–2003)
Milan Janković (2003–2005)
Ben Perry (2005–2006)
Reece McLaughlin (2006–2007)
Chris Williams (2011)
Timote Moleni (2015–2023)
Kilifi Uele (2024–2025)
Kim Pan-gon (2025-present)

Players

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Current squad

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The following players were called up for the2026 World Cup qualification matches in September 2024.^[4]

Caps and goals updated as of 9 September 2024, after the game againstSamoa.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1GK	Semisi ‘Otukolo	(1999-06-23)23 June 1999 (age 26)	12	0	Veitongo
1GK	Unaloto Pahulu	(2006-10-18)18 October 2006 (age 19)	0	0	Folaha

2DF	Kulisitofa Kite	(2003-01-17)17 January 2003 (age 22)	7	1	Veitongo
2DF	Petelo Naniseni	(2003-12-20)20 December 2003 (age 21)	7	0	Navutoka
2DF	David-John Tuamoheloa	(2004-06-30)30 June 2004 (age 21)	6	0	Manukau United
2DF	Petelo Manu	(2005-12-19)19 December 2005 (age 19)	2	0	Marist
2DF	Viliami Tikoipau	(2001-01-07)7 January 2001 (age 24)	2	1	Manukau United
2DF	Utu'one Lea'aetoa	(2005-02-16)16 February 2005 (age 20)	1	0	Veitongo

3MF	Fineasi Palei	(1989-05-20)20 May 1989 (age 36)	12	0	Launceston City
3MF	Christopher Kefu	(2003-02-11)11 February 2003 (age 22)	6	1	Veitongo
3MF	Ulafala Sonasi	(2007-07-28)28 July 2007 (age 18)	4	1	Marist
3MF	Topuluka Tuamoheloa		3	0	Lower Hutt City
3MF	Va'inga Teu	(2006-02-12)12 February 2006 (age 19)	2	0	Fahefa
3MF	Tomasi Armitage	(2005-05-26)26 May 2005 (age 20)	1	0	Waikato Unicol
3MF	Hakeai Fonua	(2008-09-01)1 September 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Ahau
3MF	Herick Funaki	(2003-08-07)7 August 2003 (age 22)	0	0	Longolongo
3MF	Maikeli Lomu	(1997-10-29)29 October 1997 (age 28)	0	0	Veitongo

4FW	Hemaloto Polovili	(1997-07-27)27 July 1997 (age 28)	17	4	Veitongo
4FW	Lisiate Feke	(2004-03-25)25 March 2004 (age 21)	8	0	Veitongo
4FW	Amoni Fifita	(2004-06-26)26 June 2004 (age 21)	8	3	Makave
4FW	Vilikisepi Tai	(2006-02-24)24 February 2006 (age 19)	4	0	Fahefa
4FW	Viliami Tukia	(2001-01-07)7 January 2001 (age 24)	2	0	Lami
4FW	Ata Inia	(2000-04-25)25 April 2000 (age 25)	0	0	Chanthaburi

Recent call-ups

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The following players have been called up within the last 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Nimilote Moala	(2003-07-18)18 July 2003 (age 22)	1	0	Veitongo	v. Cook Islands; 26 March 2024
GK	Justin Toetu’u		1	0	Longolongo	2023 Pacific Games

DF	Atieli 'Aho	(2007-01-23)23 January 2007 (age 18)	2	0	Nukuhetulu	v. Samoa; 9 September 2024^PRE
DF	Laulea Taufa	(1999-07-14)14 July 1999 (age 26)	11	0	Veitongo	v. Cook Islands; 26 March 2024
DF	Sione Talia'uli	(2006-05-29)29 May 2006 (age 19)	2	0	Fasi-Moe-Afi	v. Cook Islands; 26 March 2024
DF	Sione Tu’ifangaloka	(1999-04-24)24 April 1999 (age 26)	6	0	Veitongo	2023 Pacific Games
DF	Nicolas Vea	(2003-10-31)31 October 2003 (age 22)	4	0	Navutoka	2023 Pacific Games
DF	Fakaofo Tonga	(2004-10-29)29 October 2004 (age 21)	3	0	Navutoka	2023 Pacific Games
DF	Ta’u Tupou		1	0	Vava'u	2023 Pacific Games

MF	Kamaliele Papani	(1984-04-08)8 April 1984 (age 41)	14	0	Veitongo	v. Cook Islands; 26 March 2024
MF	Vai Lutu	(1999-09-30)30 September 1999 (age 26)	11	0	Veitongo	v. Cook Islands; 26 March 2024
MF	Tuia Falepapalangi	(2000-07-15)15 July 2000 (age 25)	6	0	Veitongo	v. Cook Islands; 26 March 2024
MF	Mohammed Rajani	(1999-04-19)19 April 1999 (age 26)	6	1	Rockdale Ilinden	v. Cook Islands; 26 March 2024
MF	Tau’aika Sonasi		5	0	Marist	v. Cook Islands; 26 March 2024
MF	Petueli Tokotaha	(2000-09-10)10 September 2000 (age 25)	6	2	Navutoka	2023 Pacific Games
MF	Petueli Tokotaha	(2004-03-25)25 March 2004 (age 21)	3	0	Longolongo	2023 Pacific Games
MF	Taniela Vaka’uta		2	0	Folaha	2023 Pacific Games

DF	Lafaela Moala	(1982-07-22)22 July 1982 (age 43)	0	0	Unattached	v. Samoa; 9 September 2024^PRE
FW	Elias Kendler		4	1	Haʻamoko United Youth	v. Cook Islands; 26 March 2024
FW	Feki Tufi	(2000-04-11)11 April 2000 (age 25)	2	0	Veitongo	v. Cook Islands; 26 March 2024
FW	William Foliaki		0	0	Unknown	v. Cook Islands; 26 March 2024
FW	Nuku ‘Esau		3	0	Navutoka	2023 Pacific Games

Player records

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As of 9 September 2024^[5]

Players inbold are still active with Tonga.

Most appearances

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Rank	Name	Caps	Goals	Career
1	Kilifi Uele	26	3	1996–2017
2	Unaloto Fea'o	17	7	2001–2017
2	Hemaloto Polovili	17	4	2015–present
4	Lafaele Moala	16	1	2003–2015
5	Folio Moeaki	15	0	2004–2015
5	Sione Uhatahi	15	1	2007–2019
7	Siu'a Ma'amaloa	14	1	2001–2004
7	Kamaliele Papani	14	0	2003–present
9	Semisi 'Otukolo	12	0	2017–present
9	Fineasi Palei	12	0	2011–present

Top goalscorers

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Rank	Name	Goals	Caps	Ratio	Career
1	Unaloto Fea'o	7	17	0.41	2001–2017
2	Lokoua Taufahema	5	7	0.71	2001–2011
3	Hemaloto Polovili	4	17	0.24	2015–present
4	Amone Suli	3	1	3	2002
	Amoni Fifita	3	8	0.38	2023–present
	Mark Uhatahi	3	11	0.27	2003–2015
	Kilifi Uele	3	26	0.12	1996–2017
8	Ma'ake Uhatahi	2	2	1	2009
	Petueli Tokotaha	2	6	0.33	2017–present
	Pio Palu	2	7	0.29	2007–2011
	Timote Moleni	2	8	0.25	1996–2001
	Filisione Taufahema	2	8	0.25	2001–2002

Competitive record

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FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup										Qualification
Year	Host	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	F	A	Pld	W	D	L	F	A
1930 to1990		Not member of FIFA								Not member of FIFA
1994	United States	Did not enter								Did not enter
1998	France	Did not qualify								4	2	0	2	3	13
2002	South Korea Japan									4	2	0	2	7	30
2006	Germany									4	1	0	3	2	17
2010	South Africa									4	1	0	3	6	10
2014	Brazil									3	1	1	1	4	4
2018	Russia									3	0	0	3	1	8
2022	Qatar	Withdrew								Withdrew
2026	Canada Mexico United States	Did not qualify								2	1	0	1	4	3
2030	Morocco Portugal Spain	To be determined								To be determined
2034	Saudi Arabia	To be determined								To be determined
Total		—	0/8	–	–	–	–	–	–	24	8	1	15	27	85

OFC Nations Cup

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Oceania Cup / OFC Nations Cup record									Qualification record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1973	Did not enter								Did not enter
1980	Did not enter								Did not enter
1996	Did not qualify								3	1	1	1	4	4
1998									4	1	1	2	5	9
2000									4	1	0	3	4	15
2002									4	1	0	3	7	18
2004									4	1	0	3	2	17
2008									4	1	0	3	6	10
2012									3	1	1	1	4	4
2016									3	0	0	3	1	8
2024									2	0	0	2	1	5
Total	—	0/11	–	–	–	–	–	–	31	7	3	21	34	90

Pacific Games

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Pacific Games record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1963	Did not enter
1966
1969
1971
1975
1979	Group stage	7th	4	1	0	3	5	20
1983	Group stage	7th	3	1	1	1	6	8
1987	Did not enter
1991
1995
2003	Group stage	7th	4	1	1	2	9	10
2007	Group stage	7th	4	1	0	3	6	10
2011	Did not enter
2015	N/A – tournament was U23
2019	Group stage	11th	4	0	0	4	0	37
2023	Group stage	11th	4	1	0	3	7	13
Total	Group stage	6/16	23	5	2	17	31	98

Pacific Mini Games

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Pacific Mini Games record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1981	Did not enter
1993	Group stage	7th	3	0	0	3	0	19
2017	Sixth place	6th	5	0	0	5	5	25
Total	Sixth place	2/3	8	0	0	8	5	44

Polynesia Cup

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Polynesia Cup record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1994	Runners-up	2nd	3	1	1	1	4	4
1998	Fourth place	4th	4	1	1	2	5	9
2000	Fourth place	4th	4	1	0	3	4	15
Total	Runners-up	3/3	11	3	2	6	13	28

Head-to-head record

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Up to matches played on 6 September 2024.

Team v t e	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	WPCT
American Samoa	10	8	0	2	34	12	+22	80.00
Australia	1	0	0	1	0	22	−22	0.00
Cook Islands	11	4	2	5	15	16	−1	36.36
Micronesia	1	1	0	0	7	0	+7	100.00
Fiji	3	0	0	3	1	17	−16	0.00
New Caledonia	6	0	0	6	2	43	−41	0.00
Papua New Guinea	4	0	1	3	2	20	−18	0.00
Samoa^[a]	13	2	3	8	11	27	−16	15.38
Solomon Islands	5	0	0	5	0	31	−31	0.00
Tahiti	6	0	0	6	1	28	−27	0.00
Tuvalu	3	0	0	3	6	13	−7	0.00
Vanuatu^[b]	5	0	0	5	2	33	−31	0.00
Wallis and Futuna	2	1	0	1	1	3	−2	50.00
Total	70	16	6	48	82	265	−183	22.86

Source:Results
Notes:

^Includes results as Western Samoa.
^Includes results as New Hebrides.

Honours

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Regional

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Polynesia Cup
- Runners-up (1):1994

Historical kits

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2001 Home

2001 Away

2009 Home

2009 Away

2011 Home

2011 Away

2015 Home

2015 Away

2017 Home

2017 Away

2019 Home

2019 Away

2023 Home

2023 Away

Sources:^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11]^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]

References

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^"The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking".FIFA. 19 November 2025. Retrieved19 November 2025.
^Elo rankings change compared to one year ago."World Football Elo Ratings".eloratings.net. 23 November 2025. Retrieved23 November 2025.
^"Antigo(a) Tonga camisas de futebol".Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved4 April 2020.
^"Tuʻulalupe Squad".Facebook. Tonga Football.
^"Tonga".National Football Teams.
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v t e Tonga national football team
General	Tonga Football Association History Managers
Venues	Tonga Football Association Stadium Loto-Tonga Soka Centre
Statistics	Records
Results	1979–present
Players	List of players
Notable matches	Tonga 0–22 Australia
Other TFA teams	U-23 U-20 U-17 Futsal Women's

v t e Tonga national football team –managers
Nāpa'a (1979) Gutendorf (1981) Mottini (1997–1998) Phillips (2001) Kaifa (2002–2003) Janković (2003–2005) Perry (2005–2006) Mclaughlin (2006–2007) Williams (2011) Moleni (2015–)

Football in Tonga

Tonga Football Association

National teams

Men	National team Olympic (U-23) U-20 U-17 Variants (Futsal) Futsal U-18
Women	National team Olympic (U-23) U-20 U-17 Variants (Futsal) Futsal U-18

League system

Men	Major League

Domestic cups

Men	Tonga Cup
International	Polynesia Cup (defunct)

Awards

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v t e Nationalfootball teams of Oceania (OFC)
OFC Nations Cup
Active	American Samoa Cook Islands FS Micronesia² Fiji Kiribati¹ New Caledonia New Zealand Niue² Palau² Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tahiti Tonga Tuvalu¹ Vanuatu
Former	Australia (moved toAFC in 2006) Northern Mariana Islands³ (moved toAFC in 2009) Chinese Taipei (Taiwan)⁴ (returned toAFC in 1989)
¹ Associate member of OFC - Not a member of FIFA ² Not a member of OFC and consequently not a member of FIFA ³ Northern Mariana Islands was only an associate member of OFC between 1998 and 2009 - Not a member of FIFA ⁴ Although not geographically in Oceania, Chinese Taipei was a member of the OFC between 1976–1978 and 1982–1989 Although not geographically in OceaniaIsrael entered OFC World Cup qualification in1986 and1990 due to political reasons, though it never became a formal OFC member.

v t e National sports teams ofTonga
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