Australia will be glad to welcome back winger Craig Goodwin for their World Cup qualifier in Bahrain on Tuesday, as they desperately seek a clinical edge to smooth their path to the 2026 finals. The S

The Socceroos were reeling after Graham Arnold's surprise resignation, but Tony Popovic has steadied the ship.

Australia and Saudi Arabia have drawn 0-0 in Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in Melbourne. While there was late drama there was little quality on display on Thursday.

The third round of FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers continues to provide nail-biting clashes with Saudi Arabia holding Australia to a goalless draw on return of its coach Herve Renard.

Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in stoppage time as they ground out a 0-0 draw. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a huge step towards North America in 2026 in the third round of Asian qualifying.

China reignited their World Cup qualification hopes with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Bahrain in Riffa thanks to a Zhang Yuning strike after Herve Renard marked his return to the Saudi Arabia dugout with a 0-0 draw against hosts Australia on Thursday.