The Solomon Islands national football team became the first team to beat New Zealand into qualifying for a play-off spot against Australia for qualification to the World Cup 2006. They were defeated 7-0 in Australia and 2-1 at home.On June 14, 2008, the national Solomon Island Futsal team won the Oceania Futsal Championship in Fiji to qualify them for the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup which was held in Brazil from September 30 to October 19, 2008. Solomon Islands is the futsal defending champions in the Oceania region. Just recently,when? ] the national Solomon Island Futsal team won the Oceania Futsal Championship in Fiji. They defeated the host nation Fiji, 8-0, to claim the title. The Solomon Islands' beach soccer team is considered the best team in Oceania,[ ] and has qualified for the last three FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups. The Solomon Islands national rugby union team has been playing internationals since 1969. The Solomon Island rugby league team competed in the world cup.[ ]when? ]