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| Nickname(s) | The Men in Black and Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Vanuatu Football Federation | ||
| Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
| Head coach | Juliano Schmeling | ||
| Captain | Brian Kaltak | ||
| Most caps | Kensi Tangis (39) | ||
| Top scorer | Richard Iwai (20)[1] | ||
| Home stadium | Port Vila Municipal Stadium | ||
| FIFA code | VAN | ||
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| FIFA ranking | |||
| Current | 157  5 (24 October 2024)[2] | ||
| Highest | 131 (October 2007) | ||
| Lowest | 201 (October–November 2015) | ||
| First international | |||
 New Zealand 9–0 New Hebrides  (Nouméa, New Caledonia; 4 October 1951)[3] | |||
| Biggest win | |||
 Kiribati 0–18 Vanuatu  (Lautoka, Fiji; 7 July 2003) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| New Zealand 9–0 New Hebrides (Nouméa, New Caledonia; 4 October 1951) | |||
| OFC Nations Cup | |||
| Appearances | 10 (first in 1973) | ||
| Best result | Runners-up (2024) | ||
| Pacific Games | |||
| Appearances | 15 (first in 1963) | ||
| Best result | Runners-up (1971) | ||
| Melanesia Cup/MSG Prime Minister's Cup | |||
| Appearances | 9 (first in 1988) | ||
| Best result | Melanesia Cup: Champions (1990) MSG Prime Minister's Cup: Third place (2023) | ||
| Wantok Cup | |||
| Appearances | 3 (first in 2008) | ||
| Best result | Champions (2011) | ||
The Vanuatu men's national football team (French: équipe du Vanuatu de football) represents Vanuatu in men's international football competitions. The team is governed by the Vanuatu Football Federation, which is currently a member of FIFA and the Oceania Football Confederation.[5]
- ^ Mamrud, Roberto; Stokkermans, Karel. "Players with 100+ Caps and 30+ International Goals". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Vanuatu (New Hebrides) – List of International matches". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Sarkar, Uttiyo (4 June 2023). "Hero Intercontinental Cup Rival Watch: Vanuatu". khelnow.com. Khel Now India. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.