World Cup, Australia and Socceroos

Soccer-Old scoring problems plague Australia on road to World Cup
Australia will be glad to welcome back winger Craig Goodwin for their World Cup qualifier in Bahrain on Tuesday, as they desperately seek a clinical edge to smooth their path to the 2026 finals. The S
World Cup qualifying: Socceroos wanted more than draw but better placed than three months ago
The Socceroos were reeling after Graham Arnold's surprise resignation, but Tony Popovic has steadied the ship.
Australia and Saudi Arabia draw 0-0 in World Cup qualifier
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia and Saudi Arabia drew 0-0 in Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. While there was late drama there was little quality on display.
Late Drama As Saudis Hold Australia In World Cup Qualifier
Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in added time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers, Points table LIVE: Australia second after draw vs Saudi Arabia, Iran tops Group A
The third round of FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers continues to provide nail-biting clashes with Saudi Arabia holding Australia to a goalless draw on return of its coach Herve Renard.
Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier
Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a huge step towards North America in 2026 in the third round of Asian qualifying.
Late Zhang winner reignites China's World Cup dream, Saudis hold Australia
China reignited their World Cup qualification hopes with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Bahrain in Riffa thanks to a Zhang Yuning strike after Herve Renard marked his return to the Saudi Arabia dugout with a 0-0 draw against hosts Australia on Thursday.
Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia, with a vocal away contingent at their backs, appeared to have scored a 93rd-minute winner from a free kick but the goal was dramatically ruled offside. While the Saudis dominated possession,
Socceroos set to walk World Cup qualification tightrope
Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.
Soccer-Late Zhang winner reignites China's World Cup dream, Saudis hold Australia
China reignited their World Cup qualification hopes with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Bahrain in Riffa thanks to a Zhang Yuning strike after Herve Renard marked his return to the Saudi Arabia dugout with a 0-0 draw against hosts Australia on Thursday.

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ParaMatildas aiming for Australia's first ever football World Cup triumph
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LIVE: Indonesia vs Japan – AFC World Cup qualifier
All our updates as Indonesia hold Australia to a goalless draw in their AFC Group C qualifier for the 2026 World Cup. All the ...
Uruguay vs Colombia live stream: How to watch 2026 World Cup qualifier online
Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch the Uruguay vs Colombia live stream on Fanatiz. The service offers various packages, but to ...
‘I’ll return stronger’: World Cup hero Cortnee Vine to take a mental health break
Matildas star Cortnee Vine revealed she is taking time away from the sport to focus on her mental health, but she expects to ...