Australia resumes World Cup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia resumes World Cup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait

The Hindu  

Australia resumed its World Cup qualifying campaign after a break of 19 months to defeat Kuwait 3-0 on Thursday and maintain its perfect record in Group B of Asia's second round. “We have to keep performing in the same way to achieve our goal of reaching the next stage.” With Thailand drawing 2-2 with Indonesia in Group G, UAE moved second, two points behind leader Vietnam with three games to play. After losing its previous two games in Group C, Iran defeated Hong Kong 3-1 to keep its chances of a third successive World Cup appearance alive. Goals from Ali Gholizadeh, Vahid Amiri and Karim Ansarifard secured the three points to keep Iran third on nine points, two points behind Iraq in second.

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Australia injury news: Velupillay ruled out of World Cup qualifier against Bahrain
1 month ago

Australia injury news: Velupillay ruled out of World Cup qualifier against Bahrain

The Hindu  

Australia winger Nishan Velupillay has been ruled out of the World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on Tuesday after suffering an ankle injury against Saudi Arabia last week. Governing body Football Australia said there was no timeline set for the 23-year-old’s return and did not announce a replacement in Tony Popovic’s squad which travelled to Riffa. READ | UEFA Nations League …

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina suffer shock defeat vs Paraguay, Brazil draw
1 month, 1 week ago

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina suffer shock defeat vs Paraguay, Brazil draw

India Today  

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Vinicius Jºnior endured frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday, as both teams faced setbacks in crucial matches. Despite Lautaro Mart­nez's early goal in the 11th minute, awarded after a video review, Paraguay quickly leveled through a spectacular bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria in the 19th minute. Brazil's Vinicius Jºnior also endured …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Saudi Arabia holds Australia 0-0 on Renard’s return
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Saudi Arabia holds Australia 0-0 on Renard’s return

The Hindu  

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. Saudi Arabia remains third, also on six points, but Bahrain, which has five, could leapfrog it and the Australians …

Two Own-Goals See 1-1 Draw in Asia World Cup Qualifiers
2 months, 1 week ago

Two Own-Goals See 1-1 Draw in Asia World Cup Qualifiers

Associated Press  

Two own-goals saw the points shared between Japan and Australia in Asian World Cup qualifying. Japan, which has appeared at every World Cup since 1998, attacked from the beginning but struggled to create clear chances despite the majority of possession. Australia stunned the hosts by taking the lead after 58 minutes with a goal that came out of nothing. Keito …

Australia held to 0-0 draw by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying and China loses to Saudi Arabia
3 months, 1 week ago

Australia held to 0-0 draw by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying and China loses to Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Australia’s stuttering start to the third round of World Cup qualifying hit another bump Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Indonesia in Jakarta. The result follows a 1-0 loss at home to Bahrain last week and leaves the Socceroos still without a goal in Group C as they aim for a sixth successive World Cup appearance. China …

Australia stunned by Bahrain in World Cup qualifying as Palestinians draw with South Korea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia stunned by Bahrain in World Cup qualifying as Palestinians draw with South Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Australia fell to a shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain at home in the opening game of the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying on Thursday. South Korea last missed out on the World Cup in 1982 and got off to a poor start in Group B due to the Palestinians. South Korea missed chance after …

France tops Canada and Serbia beats Australia in OT to reach Olympic semis. Germany, US also advance
4 months, 2 weeks ago

France tops Canada and Serbia beats Australia in OT to reach Olympic semis. Germany, US also advance

Associated Press  

PARIS — France had an ugly couple of days following its group-stage finale loss to Germany. Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 points after being inserted into the starting lineup, Victor Wembanyama had 12 rebounds and France beat Canada 82-73 on Tuesday to advance to its second straight men’s Olympic basketball semifinal. “Now we’ve got a good base to build on for …

T20 World Cup: Australia knocked out, Afghanistan into first-ever semis
5 months, 4 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: Australia knocked out, Afghanistan into first-ever semis

India Today  

Australia has been knocked out in the Super 8 stages of the T20 World Cup 2024 following Afghanistan's historic win against Bangladesh at St. Vincent to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time. AFG vs BAN, T20 World Cup: Highlights What happened in the AFG vs BAN match? However, a late surge by Rashid Khan, who scored 19 runs …

Afghanistan stun Australia to throw Group 1 wide open
6 months ago

Afghanistan stun Australia to throw Group 1 wide open

Hindustan Times  

Until Glenn Maxwell was at the crease, the Afghanistan players couldn’t help feel a sense of deja vu. The last time Australia faced Afghanistan, at the 2023 ICC World Cup played at the Wankhede Stadium, a cramping Maxwell had pulled off a miraculous win from 91/7 in pursuit of 293. On Saturday night, the Australia batter was threatening to repeat …

Inspired Afghanistan stun Australia, keep World Cup semis hopes alive
6 months ago

Inspired Afghanistan stun Australia, keep World Cup semis hopes alive

Hindustan Times  

-Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran shared an opening stand of 118 before Gulbadin Naib took over to drive Afghanistan to a 21-run win over Australia in St Vincent on Saturday and keep alive their hopes of reaching the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals. Inspired Afghanistan stun Australia, keep World Cup semis hopes alive A win for Australia would have sent the …

WORLD CUP QUALIFIER | Heartbreak for India and Chhetri as they fail to surmount the Kuwait challenge
6 months, 2 weeks ago

WORLD CUP QUALIFIER | Heartbreak for India and Chhetri as they fail to surmount the Kuwait challenge

The Hindu  

India suffered a big blow in its bid to realise a third round spot as it played out a goalless draw against Kuwait in a fifth round Group A league match in round two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, at the Salt Lake Stadium, here on Thursday. Indian head coach Igor Stimac employed a youthful attacking midfield employing …

Served hot: A Texan nightmare to Bangladesh
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Served hot: A Texan nightmare to Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

In a season of norwesters, this is one storm that has hit Bangladesh from nowhere. What was supposed to be an innocuous warmup to the T20 World Cup has now turned into an inescapable nightmare, with Bangladesh losing two matches in a row at Texas to hosts United States to become the first team to lose 100 T20Is. Setting USA …

Olyroos miss out on Paris Olympic Games qualification after 0-0 draw with Qatar at Under-23 Asian Cup
8 months ago

Olyroos miss out on Paris Olympic Games qualification after 0-0 draw with Qatar at Under-23 Asian Cup

ABC  

In short: Australia's men's under-23 team failed to score a goal in their Asian Cup campaign, meaning they fail to qualify for the Olympic Games. Australia's men's under-23 team failed to score a goal in their Asian Cup campaign, meaning they fail to qualify for the Olympic Games. The Olyroos drew 0-0 with hosts Qatar, but even if they had …

Australia beats India 2-0 in the Asian Cup after goals from Irvine and Bos
11 months, 1 week ago

Australia beats India 2-0 in the Asian Cup after goals from Irvine and Bos

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Australia is up and running at the Asian Cup after second-half goals from Jackson Irvine and Jordan Bos broke India’s resistance and secured a 2-0 win on Saturday. “We have our standards and I have high expectations of the players and their performances and those expectations and standards need to be met.” Australia dominated the Group …

India vs Australia Highlights: Australia Beat India in Opener, IND 0-2 AUS
11 months, 1 week ago

India vs Australia Highlights: Australia Beat India in Opener, IND 0-2 AUS

News 18  

Australia vs India Highlights: The Socceroos got the better of the Blue Tigers as they posted a 2-0 win over Igor Stimac’s men on Saturday. The opening half of the AFC Asian Cup game between India and Australia at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha ended all level as the teams headed into the break at 0-0. The most …

Five takeaways as a topsy-turvy 2023 World Cup group stage draws to a close
1 year, 1 month ago

Five takeaways as a topsy-turvy 2023 World Cup group stage draws to a close

Hindustan Times  

The World Cup group stage drew to a close on Sunday with India thrashing the Netherlands by 160 runs and maintaining their perfect record. The 'Spirit of Cricket' debate will never die Just when we seem to have got some kind of consensus on why a bowler running a batter out at the non-striker's end before delivering the ball is …

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying: Behich
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying: Behich

The Hindu  

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying in the Asia groups and avoid another tricky route to the 2026 finals in North America after needing to grind to reach Qatar and Russia, defender Aziz Behich said. The expanded 48-team World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico means Asia will have eight teams able to qualify directly in 2026, …

World Cup 2023: Australia qualifies for semifinals after stunning win over Afghanistan
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: Australia qualifies for semifinals after stunning win over Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Australia became the third team after India and South Africa to qualify for the semifinals of the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup with a three-wicket win over Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Afghanistan put up a total of 291 for 5 with Ibrahim Zadran scoring the …

AUS vs AFG, World Cup highlights: Maxwell's double ton deflates Afghanistan
1 year, 1 month ago

AUS vs AFG, World Cup highlights: Maxwell's double ton deflates Afghanistan

Hindustan Times  

Australia vs Afghanistan highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023: Staging an epic fightback for Australia, superstar Glenn Maxwell slammed a record-breaking double-century to seal a famous win for Pat Cummins and Co. at Mumbai. Maxwell remained unbeaten on 201 off 128 balls while skipper Cummins chipped in with a small cameo of 12 off 68 balls to help Australia upstage the …

AUS vs AFG, World Cup highlights: Maxwell's double ton deflates Afghanistan
1 year, 1 month ago

AUS vs AFG, World Cup highlights: Maxwell's double ton deflates Afghanistan

Hindustan Times  

Australia vs Afghanistan highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023: Staging an epic fightback for Australia, superstar Glenn Maxwell slammed a record-breaking double-century to seal a famous win for Pat Cummins and Co. at Mumbai. Maxwell remained unbeaten on 201 off 128 balls while skipper Cummins chipped in with a small cameo of 12 off 68 balls to help Australia upstage the …

AUS vs SA: Australia loses first two World Cup matches for first time since 1992 edition
1 year, 2 months ago

AUS vs SA: Australia loses first two World Cup matches for first time since 1992 edition

The Hindu  

Australia lost its second ICC World Cup 2023 match against South Africa by 134 runs at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Australia also lost four consecutive World Cup games for the first time, following the defeats in the 2019 World Cup semifinal against England and the last group-stage match against South Africa. Australia which has only lost 25 of its …

Australia advances at Basketball World Cup as France salvages pride
1 year, 3 months ago

Australia advances at Basketball World Cup as France salvages pride

The Hindu  

Australia beat Japan to battle into the next round of the Basketball World Cup on Tuesday, while Germany, the Dominican Republic, Lithuania and Canada all advanced with perfect records. “I’m happy to move to this next stage with this group because I think we’re getting better as the tournament goes on,” he said. That's a wrap for the First Round …

England, Australia set up World Cup semi-final blockbuster
1 year, 4 months ago

England, Australia set up World Cup semi-final blockbuster

China Daily  

Penalty drama Players of Australia celebrate winning the quarterfinal match between Australia and France at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brisbane, Australia, Aug 12, 2023. It all came down in the shoot-out to Australia's Cortnee Vine, and she coolly converted the winning kick to send the home crowd into raptures. Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold had missed a chance …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia toil to reach semifinals, Belgium beat Blacksticks to enter last four
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia toil to reach semifinals, Belgium beat Blacksticks to enter last four

India TV News  

Hockey World Cup 2023: Three-time champions Australia and defending champions Belgium on Tuesday cruised past their opponents in the quarterfinals of the Hockey World Cup 2023. With the win over Spain, Australia made their 12th straight semifinals in the World Cup. It was a close affair in Australia vs Spain quarterfinal match but Jeremy Hayward's two penalty corner strikes in …

World Cup Hockey: Australia mauls South Africa, qualifies directly for quarterfinals
1 year, 11 months ago

World Cup Hockey: Australia mauls South Africa, qualifies directly for quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Star forward Blake Govers scored four times, including from a penalty stroke, as title contenders Australia thrashed South Africa 9-2 to top Pool A and directly qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIH Men's World Cup in Rourkela on January 20, 2023. Argentina finished second in the pool with five points from three matches -- one win and two draws …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia held to 3-3 draw by Argentina; Netherlands crush New Zealand
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia held to 3-3 draw by Argentina; Netherlands crush New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Three-time champions Australia and heavyweights Argentina played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup here on Monday. Three-time champions Australia and heavyweights Argentina played out a thrilling 3-3 draw Hayward Jeremy opened the scoring for Australia by converting a penalty corner in the ninth minute but Argentina's Domene Tomas restored parity in the 18th minute. …

Hockey World Cup 2023 | 3 time winners Australia held by Argentina, Dutch thrash Black Sticks
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023 | 3 time winners Australia held by Argentina, Dutch thrash Black Sticks

India TV News  

Hockey World Cup 2023 | Three-time World Champions Australia were on Monday held by giants Argentina in their second Pool A match. Whereas, the Netherlands continued their rise as they thrashed New Zealand by 4-0 to remain on top of Pool C. Hayward Jeremy opened the scoring for Australia by converting a penalty corner in the ninth minute but Argentina's …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Croatia beats Japan 3-1 in penalty shootout to reach quarterfinals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Croatia beats Japan 3-1 in penalty shootout to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three spot-kicks as Croatia beat Japan 3-1 in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the third time after an enthralling 120-minute contest finished deadlocked at 1-1 on Monday. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring for Japan in the 43rd minute and Ivan Perisic headed the equaliser 10 minutes after the break but the …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar: What’s next for Australia after exit?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar: What’s next for Australia after exit?

The Hindu  

Australia’s World Cup adventure came to an end against a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina. “Everyone said before we came here we were the worst Socceroo team ever to qualify for a World Cup, but that’s gone now,” said coach Graham Arnold. Garang Kuol, at 18 years and 79 days, became the youngest player to appear in a World Cup knockout match …

Watch: Lisandro Martinez' Goal Saving Tackle That Keeps Argentina's World Cup Hopes Alive
2 years ago

Watch: Lisandro Martinez' Goal Saving Tackle That Keeps Argentina's World Cup Hopes Alive

News 18  

Argentina registered an impressive 2-1 win over Australia after overcoming a late scare to seal qualification spot to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Argentina captain Lionel Messi took the lead for his team with an impressive goal in the 35th minute. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi’s Argentina defeats Australia 2-1, sets up quarterfinal date with Netherlands
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi’s Argentina defeats Australia 2-1, sets up quarterfinal date with Netherlands

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored on his 1,000th career appearance in Argentina's 2-1 win over Australia at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday to surpass his great predecessor Diego Maradona's tournament total and set up a quarter-final clash with the Netherlands. Seeking a first World Cup at his fifth attempt, the mesmerizing Messi curled the ball low past goalkeeper Mat Ryan from …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Poland edge Mexico on GD, Aussies dump out Denmark; Messi's Argentina win Group C
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Poland edge Mexico on GD, Aussies dump out Denmark; Messi's Argentina win Group C

India TV News  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 Matchday 3 saw four more teams make the last 16 as Lionel Messi’s Argentina made it through by beating Poland 2-0. Argentina safely through despite Messi’s penalty miss Lionel Messi missed a penalty but Argentina still clinched top spot in Group C with a 2-0 win over Poland, who squeezed into the last 16 on …

World Cup recap, day 11: Australia, Argentina make knockout stage
2 years ago

World Cup recap, day 11: Australia, Argentina make knockout stage

Al Jazeera  

There was celebration and disappointment aplenty on Wednesday as Australia beat Denmark 1-0 and Argentina won 2-0 against Poland. Day 11 of the World Cup in Doha saw wild celebrations as Australia made it to the tournament’s knockout stage for the first time since 2006, while Argentina cruised into the knockout round with a comfortable win over Poland. A goal …

FIFA WC: Australia match is going to be very difficult, says Lionel Messi after qualifying for round of 16
2 years ago

FIFA WC: Australia match is going to be very difficult, says Lionel Messi after qualifying for round of 16

India Today  

Argentina captain and seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has said their round of 16 match against Australia is going to be very difficult. Argentina beat Poland 2-0 at Stadium 974 to top Group C and qualify for the knockout stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Speaking after their win over Poland, Messi said their round of 16 match …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Australia into last 16 of World Cup, beats Denmark 1-0
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Australia into last 16 of World Cup, beats Denmark 1-0

The Hindu  

Australia advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup, beating favoured Denmark 1-0 on Wednesday on Mathew Leckie's 60th-minute goal. It is Australia's first time in the knockout stage since 2006, the only other time they advanced out of the group stage. Leckie took a pass just around the centre circle and moved in and around a Danish …

Fifa World Cup: Australia beat Denmark reach Round of 16, Tunisia shock FRA
2 years ago

Fifa World Cup: Australia beat Denmark reach Round of 16, Tunisia shock FRA

Business Standard  

Fifa World Cup Highlights: AUS vs DEN, FRA vs TUN Historic day for Australia as they qualified for the Round of 16 for only the second time in their World Cup history. Tunisia shocked France 1-0 Australia vs Denmark It is awinner takes it all in the Group D clash between Australia and Denmark at the Al Janoub Stadium in …

Startling new details show how hard Australia had to fight to save their 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Startling new details show how hard Australia had to fight to save their 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup

Daily Mail  

The Socceroos have always had a reputation for playing physical, relentless football - but new details have revealed just how hard they had to work to save their World Cup in the 1-0 win against Tunisia. Mat Ryan makes a flying save as Harry Souttar defends against Tunisian Taha Yessine Khennissi late in the match After Mitchell Duke's wonder header …

AUS vs TUN, HIGHLIGHTS FIFA World Cup: Duke goal helps Australia to 1-0 win over Tunisia
2 years ago

AUS vs TUN, HIGHLIGHTS FIFA World Cup: Duke goal helps Australia to 1-0 win over Tunisia

The Hindu  

Follow for all HIGHLIGHTS from the FIFA World Cup clash between Australia and Tunisia. Stat Attack This is Australia’s second game against an African opponent in FIFA World Cup - The first being its 1-1 draw with Ghana in 2010. Tunisia’s 0-0 draw against Denmark in its group opener was its second clean sheet in the World Cup. Playing 11 …

Davis Cup: Australia Reach Finals; To Face Either Canada or Italy
2 years ago

Davis Cup: Australia Reach Finals; To Face Either Canada or Italy

News 18  

Australia beat Croatia 2-1 on Friday in Malaga, Spain to reach the Davis Cup finals for the first time in 19 years and will next face either Canada or Italy. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Moments before the match Australia …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Mitchell Duke powers Australia beat Tunisia; Socceroos stay alive in tournament
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Mitchell Duke powers Australia beat Tunisia; Socceroos stay alive in tournament

India TV News  

FIFA World Cup 2022: Australia's forward player Mitchell Duke on Saturday powered the Socceroos to its first win of the Qatar World Cup 2022. Also, the Socceroos have kept their knockout hopes alive in the 2022 World Cup. Duke opened the scoring sheets when he struck one past Tunisian goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen in the 23rd minute. It was a scrappy …

FIFA World Cup points table: Spain and Japan win from Group E, Morocco, Croatia share a point
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup points table: Spain and Japan win from Group E, Morocco, Croatia share a point

The Hindu  

Six teams have been in action, so far on day 3 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and this edition of the tournament saw its first major upset. Following a draw between Mexico and Poland, Argentina, shockingly, finds itself at the bottom of the table, with Messi’s side the only team without a point in its group. In Group D, …

World Cup 2022: France vs Australia match preview
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: France vs Australia match preview

Al Jazeera  

The current champions seem confident that they can overcome the well-drilled and pragmatic Australian team. Who: France vs Australia, Group D Where: Al Janoub Stadium When: Tuesday, November 22 at 22:00 AST, 19:00 GMT FIFA ranking: France, Australia Defending champions France are clear favourites to beat Australia on Tuesday despite losing several key players through injury. The two teams met …

Australia survive Rashid scare to keep slim semifinal hopes alive
2 years, 1 month ago

Australia survive Rashid scare to keep slim semifinal hopes alive

Deccan Chronicle  

ADELAIDE: Defending champions Australia survived a late Rashid Khan onslaught to eke out a narrow four-run win over Afghanistan and keep their slim semifinal hopes alive in the T20 World Cup here on Friday. Australia, however, failed to get past England's net run rate as the hosts needed to restrict Afghanistan below 106 after posting 168 for eight. Glenn Maxwell …

Socceroos rated world's sixth-best football nation in shock study - ahead of France and Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

Socceroos rated world's sixth-best football nation in shock study - ahead of France and Argentina

Daily Mail  

Australia has won OFC Nations Cup on four occasions, also the 2015 Asian Cup Left-field ranking system was based on national teams with the most trophies Football powerhouses Argentina and France were below Aussies Bizarre football ranking system saw New Zealand in third spot, Australia in 6th With the World Cup in Qatar just 17 days away, the Socceroos have …

Australia beats NZ 2-0 in skipper Winston Reid’s final match
2 years, 2 months ago

Australia beats NZ 2-0 in skipper Winston Reid’s final match

The Hindu  

Australia completed its World Cup warmup matches with a 2-0 win over New Zealand on Sunday, for its second win against the All Whites in a week. Substitute forward Jason Cummings then converted a penalty in the 80th minute after an eye-catching run by 18-year-old Garang Kuol led to New Zealand midfielder Liberato Cacace being penalized for a handball. The …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia reworks qualifying format for 48-team event
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia reworks qualifying format for 48-team event

Firstpost  

The qualifying format was based on the entry of all 47 member associations and is subject to change depending on the final number of entries. BRISBANE: The Asian Football Confederation has confirmed a new qualifying format to factor in its expanded number of direct entries for a 48-team World Cup in 2026. The governing body for soccer in Asia issued …

UAE 1-2 Australia: Ajdin Hrustic's 84th-minute winner keeps Socceroos' World Cup dreams alive
2 years, 6 months ago

UAE 1-2 Australia: Ajdin Hrustic's 84th-minute winner keeps Socceroos' World Cup dreams alive

Daily Mail  

Australia will take on Peru next week for a place at November's World Cup finals after beating the United Arab Emirates 2-1 on Tuesday in Asia's final eliminator for Qatar 2022. Defender Ali Salmeen deflected Ajdin Hrustic's volley past Khaled Eisa with six minutes remaining at Al Rayyan's Ahmad bin Ali Stadium to keep alive Australia's hopes of qualifying for …

Australia names 29-man squad for final World Cup qualifiers
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia names 29-man squad for final World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Two players who achieved recent European club honors were among a squad of 29 named by Socceroos coach Graham Arnold on May 28 for Australia's final World Cup qualifying campaign in Qatar in June. The players are set to arrive in Qatar's capital Doha over the next three days as Australia attempts to qualify for a fifth consecutive World Cup. …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Australian coach Graham Arnold tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of must-win qualifying games
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Australian coach Graham Arnold tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of must-win qualifying games

The Hindu  

Australia head coach Graham Arnold has tested positive to COVID-19 as he was preparing to join the Socceroos camp for two must-win FIFA World Cup qualifying matches over the next two weeks. Football Australia on Friday said Arnold returned the positive result after following national team protocols and undergoing a test on Thursday ahead of his planned arrival into camp …

Skipper Maya Yoshida back, no Takehiro Tomiyasu as Japan look to seal World Cup spot
2 years, 9 months ago

Skipper Maya Yoshida back, no Takehiro Tomiyasu as Japan look to seal World Cup spot

Firstpost  

Japan can book their place at a seventh straight World Cup by beating the Socceroos in Sydney on 24 March, having recovered from a dreadful start to the qualifying campaign for Qatar 2022. Tokyo, Japan: Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu told his players to finish the job and clinch qualification for the World Cup after naming his squad Wednesday for next …

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