World Cup, Socceroos and Saudi Arabia

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.
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.
Frustrated Saudi Arabia hold Australia 0-0 in World Cup qualifier
Australia and Saudi Arabia on Thursday night played out a goalless draw that leaves both sides level on points in the race to directly qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In Melbourne, it was a clash of the second and third-placed teams in Group C of the third round of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier
The Socceroos have been left to rue failing to seize control of their World Cup qualification bid after they were held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, with a vocal away contingent at their backs,
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.
Socceroos miss chances in 0-0 draw
The Socceroos rued several missed chances in a draw with Saudi Arabia in their World Cup qualifying group. Moments of Animal Genius That Will Amaze You! Forget boring textbooks and predictable behavior,
Socceroos rue missed chances in World Cup qualifier
Australia has fought out a frustrating nil-all draw in its World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabi in Melbourne.
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Australian World Cup hero takes mental health break
Australian Women’s World Cup hero Cortnee Vine yesterday said she is stepping away from soccer to focus on her mental health ...
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Lack of courage - not dearth of quality - must be addressed for Socceroos to earn World Cup berth
When Hervé Renard sat in the press room, with journalists asking him about how he felt when his Saudi Arabia crashed out of ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Uruguay vs Colombia live stream: how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier anywhere online today, team news
SBS On Demand will show the Uruguay vs Colombia World Cup qualifier. Viewers can watch live streams for free on SBS. In China ...
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FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Son scores as South Korea beats Kuwait 3-1; Ten-man Iran pips North Korea 3-1
Victory left South Korea comfortably top of Group B with four wins and a draw after five matches and on course for the 2026 ...
FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty
FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are ...
Ecuador vs Bolivia live stream: how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier anywhere online and on TV today, team news
Today's Ecuador vs Bolivia live stream sees two sides desperate for a win to stay in the hunt for, at worst, an ...
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Uruguay's World Cup qualification record could provide hints to why the Socceroos have struggled so much in recent WCQs
It was a dull affair in Melbourne; a must-win game for Australia against a Saudi Arabia side still reeling from the bad October performance in the 2026 World Cup qualification.