Argentine fans singing Es un Sentimiento,no Puedo Parar at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium,December 3 2022 at the FIFA World Cup
Gareth Southgate announces he’s leaving his role as England manager after they lost to Spain in the European Championship final,their second straight loss in the final of the continental tournament.
But for a total of 3.35 FIFA ranking points,Australia could have had a much easier road to the 2026 World Cup. Instead,they are facing a familiar,but no less formidable challenge.
Graham Arnold’s side avoided the logistical nightmare of a trip to North Korea,but have been drawn to face two very familiar opponents for the third consecutive World Cup qualifying cycle.
Australia’s path to the World Cup will become clearer on Thursday - and there’s a one-in-three chance their next away trip will be to Pyongyang.
Graham Arnold’s side got rid of the cobwebs of last week’s sluggish win over Bangladesh to turn on the style in a 5-0 romp.
Nestory Irankunda made a surprise starting debut for the Socceroos in a scrappy 2-0 victory over Bangladesh in tough conditions in Dhaka on Thursday night.
Tony Gustavsson has revealed the 18 players he’ll be taking to Paris,but won’t say whether he’ll still be their coach beyond the tournament.
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Follow along for all the live action for the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifier against Lebanon in Canberra. A win will see the Aussie’s go through to the third round.
The South Australian scored two goals,and would have four assists if his teammates – Harry Souttar in particular – converted more of his exquisite left-footed crosses.