March 1Q 2026 OFC Ranking (Oceania)

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the KA Leagues Ranking

1Q 2026 Performance ranking of leagues from Oceania, based on OFC club competitions – derived ELO method

March 19, 2026

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Notes
Meaning of the continental ranking versus global ranking
Ocenia OFC Football (Soccer) Ranking solely depict the position of a league or club based on international cups, like the Champions League. These rankings are highly technical in nature. For a more precise evaluation of football strength and quality, you should refer to the KA Football Leagues Global Rating or the KA Football Club Global Rating. Global rankings differ from continental rankings by considering more factors. A global league rating takes into account the level of attractiveness and reputation of a league, as measured by the number of players from that league who feature in top national teams (AIF), regardless of the performance of clubs in international competitions. Furthermore, we consider a nation’s general football reputation, evaluated through national team historical results and the most esteemed individual football awards (NFRI). The global club ranking exhibits a greater disparity from the continental ranking. It considers additionally a club’s standing in domestic league competitions in tandem with the global rating of league. As a result, clubs playing in highly ranked leagues but rarely participating in continental competitions may also feature in the global club rankings, occasionally achieving respectable positions.
ELO OFC – Leagues & Clubs Performance Rankings
Clubs earn points for match results under the ELO method scheme. Points are determined based on the relative strength of each opponent, with the expected score factor calculated first. A point value is then determined using factors specific to the match, including the match importance, score, and goal difference, which either increase or decrease the base value. Each of the continental rankings covers international matches arranged or recognized by FIFA or the continental federation. For Oceania, this includes the OFC Professional League (since 2026) and the OFC Champions League as well as the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. The full list of games taken into account can be found under this link (tab: Competitions covered by Rankings in the Season).

OFC Members

The ranking in general includes all OFC members, including non-FIFA associated countries. However, not all OFC members are listed in the country ranking according to club football performance. Some clubs from Oceania do not compete in any international competitions at all, and some compete very rarely. Being ranked therefore demands clubs activity in the area of international competitions. Whereby it is not sufficient to have points by a club picked up in any past time. The classic ELO method assigns points to a base value, either adding or subtracting them. However, this distorts the evaluation of a club when they do not play matches, as its ranking value remains constant.  Therefore, in the KA system, we utilise an additional depreciation algorithm in ELO rankings. This algorithm gradually reduces the point value of a club that does not play matches.  As a result, such a club after some time acquires a zero or negative value and drops out of the ranking. This can impact the national league’s total score, leading to some countries not being displayed in the ranking table.

Continental Rating & International Rating

1. Continental Points Continental points reflect the Continental Rating of leagues or clubs, based on the clubs’ results in international matches. The Continental Rating for clubs is reflected in the ranking points calculated on a continental basis. Ranking points are calculated according to the ELO method. The Continental Rating for leagues is reflected in the ranking points calculated on a continental basis, however these points are derived from the values obtained by clubs. 2. International Rating A league or club’s International Rating, calculated based on the results of international matches, is used as a component in calculating global rankings. Value of International Rating for clubs is represented as the IC3. The Inter-Continental Club Coefficient (IC3) is determined by their continental ranking points, taking into consideration the PIF (Power Index Federation) of the continent, as well as the AIF value. PIF (Power Index Federation) is an indicator that reflects the strength of club football (soccer) on the continent. AIF value measures the extent of a club’s influence on key national teams. The IC3 is a crucial indicator for determining the KA Football Club Global Rating. Due to the added value of the AIF, sometimes the IC3 can be higher for a club with fewer Continental Rating points. Value of International Rating for leagues is calculated as combination of RPS and PIF. RPS (Relative Point Score) is a value obtained by converting points acquired in a ranking according to the same formula used throughout the KA system. This practice enables the comparison of values from different continental rankings. Each RPS assigned to a certain league is multiplied by PIF. This is what makes it possible to determine the KA Football Leagues Global Rating.

OFC Members As a general rule, the OFC ranking includes all members including associated members, which does not provide a league games. However, if all clubs from the same country fail to receive points or obtain a negative score, that league cannot be included in the ranking. Clubs that do not compete in national leagues—and were created specifically for the OFC Professional League — are virtually assigned to their respective top national leagues.

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the KA Club Ranking

1Q 2026 Performance ranking of clubs from Oceania, based on OFC club competitions – ELO method

March 19, 2026

Final OFC Champions League 2025

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