In an electrifying showdown, Australia has secured its sixth straight FIFA World Cup berth with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia. The Socceroos, under pressure to avoid a heavy defeat, turned the tide when Connor Metcalfe and Mitchell Duke sparked a comeback after Abdulrahman Al Oboud put the hosts ahead at 19 minutes. ⚽️🔥
The victory is not the only highlight in Asia’s qualifying campaign. In Osaka, Japan dazzled with a 6-0 win as Daichi Kamada, Takefusa Kubo, Ryoya Morishita, Shuto Machino, and Mao Hosoya delivered a masterclass performance, paving the way for an eighth consecutive World Cup appearance.
Meanwhile, the South Korean team continued its impressive run by clinching the top spot in Group B with a convincing 4-0 win over Kuwait, featuring goals from Jeon Jin-Woo, Lee Kang-in, Oh Hyeon-Gyu, and Lee Jae-Sung. These thrilling matches underline Asia’s relentless drive in the quest for glory, as the top two from each group secure an automatic place, and the remaining teams fight for two more spots in the next round.
Just like a plot twist in your favorite Netflix series, every game in this qualifying journey adds excitement and surprises. Stay tuned as Asia gears up for more heart-stopping soccer action!
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Australia qualify for World Cup 2026 with 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia
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