Socceroos, Saudi Arabia and 2026 World Cup

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.
Popovic believes Socceroos can qualify for World Cup despite chaotic draw with Saudi Arabia
The top two teams in Group C secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while third and fourth place go into the next round of qualifying. It only magnifies the importance of Thursday night’s crunch clash with the Saudis at AAMI Park, then the away match against Bahrain four days later in Riffa.
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.
How to watch Socceroos vs Saudi Arabia in Australia: TV channel, live stream for World Cup qualifier
The Socceroos take on Saudi Arabia in their most important World Cup qualifier to date in Melbourne. Tony Popovic has had a positive start to his reign as Australia boss, winning 3-1 over China before gaining a more than credible point against Japan in Saitama.
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,
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.
Match Highlights: Socceroos vs. Saudi Arabia
Highlights from the match between Socceroos vs. Saudi Arabia
Socceroos vs. Saudi Arabia live: Score, result, updates, lineups from Australia World Cup qualifier
The Socceroos face their most important World Cup qualifier when they host Saudi Arabia in Melbourne. A win could put them in the box seat to qualify for the tournament automatically.
Frustrated Saudi Arabia hold Australia 0-0 away in World Cup qualifier
Herve Renard marked his return to the Saudi Arabia dugout with a gritty 0-0 draw against hosts Australia as the Green Falcons fumed at a late disallowed goal that cost them maximum points in a crunch World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
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