Australia’s World Cup Qualification: Why Second Place Was Enough

Australia’s 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah in June 2025 secured its place at the 2026 World Cup. The Socceroos finished second in their qualifying group, behind Japan, yet went straight through. That result delivered Australia’s sixth consecutive World Cup qualification, extending a run that began in 2006. Two direct places were available from […] The post Australia’s World Cup…

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