The equation is simple for Australia after their 2-0 victory in China:win their next match and they’ll seal qualification for next year’s tournament.
Australia may now be in the driver’s seat,but the hard work is still to come. Here’s a look at how they performed in their World Cup qualifier against China in Hangzhou.
Australia’s direct qualification hopes for next year’s World Cup will now come down to June’s clashes with Japan and Saudi Arabia after an important victory in Hangzhou on Tuesday night.
Tony Popovic’s Socceroos are clearly a work in progress,as their first 15 minutes against Indonesia showed. But there is clear progress being made.
Tony Popovic’s Socceroos walked away with a solid victory against Indonesia at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night.
The appointment of Patrick Kluivert as Indonesia’s national team coach is the latest sign that Australia’s northern neighbours are finally getting serious about their national sport.
Australia’s squad for their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China will be named on Friday. With so many injuries to deal with,expect the unexpected from coach Tony Popovic.
Spain’s High Court has found Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent,but acquitted him of charges of coercion.
Football Australia has built the women’s game around Sam Kerr. That means her UK trial - however it ends - will have significant implications for the Matildas brand.
Futuristic designs released by the Saudis for 15 host venues are eye-catching to say the least,and some border on the absurd in terms of ambition and scale.