Updates from the Socceroos’ must-win gameKick-off time at Bahrain National Stadium is 5:15am AEDTAny thoughts? Feel free to get in touch on email
In 2022 Australia were among the 16 best teams in world football. Two years on they’re scrapping to be amongst the best 48. Qualification for the 2026 World Cup felt like a formality for the Socceroos, particularly when Fifa fattened the competition by an extra 50 per cent. Instead it has turned into a rare old dogfight.
Australia play Bahrain this morning – well done on not snoozing the alarm by the way – at the Bahrain National Stadium, knowing that a second defeat to Dragan Talajic’s side is unthinkable.
Japan P6 Pts 16
Australia P5 Pts 6 (GD +1)
Indonesia P6 Pts 6 (GD -3)
Saudi Arabia P6 Pts 6 (GD -3)
China P6 Pts 6 (GD -10)
Bahrain P5 Pts 5 (GD -5)
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