Although local players have not yet made their mark on big leagues abroad, the Chief Executive of the Tonga Football Association, Joe Topou, was appointed to the FIFA Executive Committee in 2002.

Tonga's second Goal project will develop and improve the national football academy and the association's headquarters in Atele, Tongatapu, which was built in the country's first Goal project.

This development work has the aim that all of the Tonga Football Association's needs are fully satisfied.

Local matches will be held at the football academy, while the administration's requirements, including the needs of players, officials and spectators, will also be covered.

[clarification needed] The following players were called up for the 2026 World Cup qualification matches in September 2024.