Australia, Saudi Arabia and 2026 World Cup

Australia and Saudi Arabia draw 0-0 in World Cup qualifier
Australia and Saudi Arabia have drawn 0-0 in Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in Melbourne. While there was late drama there was little quality on display on Thursday.
Late drama as Saudis hold Australia in World Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in extra-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.
World Cup Qualifiers 2024 LIVE updates: Socceroos take on Saudi Arabia in Melbourne
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.
Socceroos ready for any Saudi approach in pivotal World Cup qualifier
Australia and Saudi Arabia meet in Melbourne on Thursday night in a crucial World Cup qualification match. Both sides are level on five points in their group, with Australia holding a slightly better goal differential. ABC Sport will be live blogging the World Cup qualifier between Australia and Saudi Arabia from 7pm AEDT.
Where to watch Socceroos vs. Saudi Arabia live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, prediction for Australia's World Cup qualifier
Australia will host Saudi Arabia in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. The Socceroos held Japan to a 1-1 draw in the previous World Cup qualifier. With just one win from four matches, Tony Popovic’s men are currently placed ...
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.
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.
FIFA urged to delay naming Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup host
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have urged FIFA to delay confirming Saudi Arabia as the 2034 men’s World Cup host until the kingdom addresses pressing human rights concerns,
Rejuvenated Australia ready for Saudi challenge in pivotal World Cup qualifier
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Son hits 50th South Korea goal in win, Australia-Saudi stalemate
Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to put South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday as ...
Portsmouth star Kusini Yengi survives late World Cup scare with sights on redemption
Kusini Yengi’s Australia side survived a late World Cup qualification scare in a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia. The ...
ParaMatildas aiming for Australia's first ever football World Cup triumph
No Australian team has ever won a round ball World Cup, but the ParaMatildas enter this month's Cerebral Palsy World Cup in ...
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Kuwait’s World Cup qualifying hopes dim after loss to South Korea
The Kuwait soccer team fell to South Korea 3-1 on Thursday in a Group 2 match of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
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Dates and venues revealed for 2026 women's Asian Cup in Australia
Australia, which saw bumper crowds when it co-hosted the Women's World Cup with New Zealand last year, was awarded the ...