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World Cup qualifiers Asia: Will Australia miss 2026? Who is Son's heir?
After matchday six of Asian World Cup qualifiers, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.
Socceroos rescue point in rollercoaster World Cup clash
Australia have held on to the second automatic qualifying place in their 2026 World Cup group, drawing 2-2 in Bahrain after a dramatic finale.
Goal-shy Socceroos need to find 'clinical edge' - Irvine
The Socceroos know there is one key hurdle they must overcome to beat Bahrain and kickstart their World Cup qualification campaign: their own finishing.
World Cup qualifying: Socceroos wanted more than draw but better placed than three months ago
The Socceroos were reeling after Graham Arnold's surprise resignation, but Tony Popovic has steadied the ship.
Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier
The Socceroos have been left to rue failing to seize control of their World Cup qualification bid after they were held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia.
Oceania invites Australian clubs to join new professional league
Australian clubs have been invited to join the Oceania Football Confederation's new OFC Professional League, almost two decades after the nation left the Pacific's regional body to switch to Asia.
Ange Postecoglou: 'No doubt' Kevin Muscat can succeed in Europe
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecogou says he has 'no doubt' that fellow Australian coach Kevin Muscat can succeed as a manager in Europe, after Muscat's continued success in Asia with Shanghai Port.
Socceroos drop Irankunda, call up Grant and Caceres
Socceroos young gun Nestory Irankunda has been dropped while Sydney FC right-back Rhyan Grant has been handed an unexpected international career lifeline in Tony Popovic's squad for two crunch World Cup qualifiers.
Socceroos Depth Chart: Gauci has replaced Ryan as Australia's No. 1
A total absence of minutes for Roma has caused Maty Ryan to lose his Socceroos spot to Joe Gauci. Who else is on Tony Popovic's chopping block?
WCQ - AFC Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 6 | +20 | 16 |
| 2 | Australia | 6 | +1 | 7 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 5 | Bahrain | 6 | -5 | 6 |
| 6 | China | 6 | -10 | 6 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusini Yengi | 6 | 8 | 0 | |
| Craig Goodwin | 3 | 8 | 3 | |
| Harry Souttar | 2 | 11 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Goodwin | 3 | 8 | 3 | |
| Jordan Bos | 2 | 9 | 0 | |
| Martin Boyle | 2 | 3 | 1 |