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Are Ayase Ueda and Japan are poised to take the 2026 World Cup by storm? ESPN tackles that, and Asia's other big talking points from the latest round of qualifiers.

For only the second time in history, the Socceroos have made the World Cup without the need for a playoff. It mightn't have been pretty, but Tony Popovic and Co. deserve tremendous credit.

Australia qualified for its sixth straight World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia.

The Socceroos will head to a sixth consecutive World Cup after beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in their final group game.

Saudi Arabia are aware no one is expecting them to pull off a miracle against Australia. That doesn't mean they won't try.

Riley McGree's crucial assist has put Australia in pole position to claim a World Cup berth against Saudi Arabia. The 26-year-old sat down with ESPN to discuss what has been a tumultuous 12 months.

Australia, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Oman are all still looking to keep their World Cup dream alive on Tuesday.

The rapid rise of Kasey Bos is set to continue, with sources telling ESPN that the 21-year-old is nearing a move to Bundesliga outfit FSV Mainz.

Socceroos winger Daniel Arzani says he is yet to decide on his club future, but confirmed he's in discussions with several teams as his contract with Melbourne Victory nears its end -- amid reported interest from Scotland.

Socceroos forward Brandon Borrello says there is "no chance" Australia will let their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification dream slip away in Saudi Arabia next week.