Fiji soccer team coach Carlos Buzetti is hoping that New Zealand will provide them with a good challenge as they prepare to defend the gold medal in next month's Pacific Games.

Buzetti said the Fiji soccer team must play in build-up games if they are to earn a spot in the World Cup soccer playoffs.

Buzetti said Fiji has not played in any international matches recently and the two matches against New Zealand will give him a good chance to look at the players who are vying for a place in the national team.

According to Buzetti, they are also trying to lineup build-up matches in Australia before heading to Samoa.