Their opening match 7–6 victory over Uruguay (former world finalists) in the 2009 World Cup has been described as "Solomon Islands' biggest achievement so far in a FIFA tournament".
[5] In January 2011, the Bilikiki played a friendly beach soccer match against the Kurukuru, the Solomon Islands national futsal team, which is also one of the most successful teams in Oceania.
Previously, the two teams had met for a friendly futsal match, which the Kurukuru had won 5–3.
[6] Correct as of September 2013[7] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
Coach: Gideon Omokirio Note: No 2008 championship – Solomon Islands were automatically selected as the best team in the continent for the world cup)