FIFA President Sepp Blatter has confirmed that New Zealand will move to the Confederation of South American Football (CONMEBOL), after the World Cup 2014.
The transfer was widely expected by New Zealanders leaders, was confirmed by the FIFA executive committee, which met in Frankfurt.
"The executive committee decided that the transfer of the Football Federation of New Zealand to the South American Confederation was ratified," Blatter told a news conference.
"All parties are happy."
The president of CONMEBOL says he is happy with the decision.
"It is excellent, both from the point of view of New Zealand and South America, we have strong countries, in economics and in sport," said Leoz.
The neozelandezes match the best football in Oceania, but under the current rules, if they win the playoffs Oceanic confederation yet to play a playoff to reach the World Cup.
In 2009, won the race in Barehn the vacancy.
Already in the World Cup, ended his participation as the only unbeaten among 32 teams.
The move to the South American group, in theory, make it easier to access New Zealand to the World Cup, because CONMEBOL has four automatic qualifying spots, plus a play-off.
Blatter said the other federations in the Oceania group should consider the decision as an opportunity to seize need, targeting the growth and development of football.
"Now they teram new possibilities and new leadership," he said.
The head of communications Markus Siegler FIFA confirmed after the press conference, the OFC will continue with its half wave.
"Everything that happened was a team that changed confederation. Nothing more." Said Mr. Siegler.
http://www.pasionlibertadores.com/fanaticos/FIFA-confirma-movimentao-de-Nova-Zelndia-para-CONMEBOL-20130208-0023.htmlLol. Taking the piss for sure.