Australia

Australia

2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Socceroos using 'world-class' MLS to prepare for World Cup Socceroos using 'world-class' MLS to prepare for World Cup

A trio of Socceroos who call MLS home are confident the league's rising standards will bolster their hopes of being part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup qualifying: Is this Asia's strongest contingent ever? World Cup qualifying: Is this Asia's strongest contingent ever?

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.

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Socceroos qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup with little angst Socceroos qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup with little angst

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.

World Cup 2026: Australia qualify with win over Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026: Australia qualify with win over Saudi Arabia

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

Socceroos seal World Cup berth with Saudi win Socceroos seal World Cup berth with Saudi win

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

Saudi Arabia not expecting 1% miracle but have nothing to lose against Socceroos Saudi Arabia not expecting 1% miracle but have nothing to lose against Socceroos

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 relishing Socceroos minutes after 'injury hell' Riley McGree relishing Socceroos minutes after 'injury hell'

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.

What's at stake on final day of Asian third-round qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup? What's at stake on final day of Asian third-round qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup?

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

Sources: Kasey Bos nears Bundesliga switch Sources: Kasey Bos nears Bundesliga switch

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' Daniel Arzani weighing up next club move Socceroos' Daniel Arzani weighing up next club move

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.

WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Japan 10 +27 23
2 Australia 10 +9 19
3 Saudi Arabia 10 -1 13
4 Indonesia 10 -11 12
5 China 10 -13 9
6 Bahrain 10 -11 6
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Mitchell Duke 3 13 1
Lewis Miller 2 10 1
Martin Boyle 2 7 3

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Martin Boyle 3 7 2
Connor Metcalf.. 2 9 1
Mitchell Duke 1 13 3