Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Australia Qualifies for FIFA World Cup with Saudi Victory
Australia's soccer team, the Socceroos, won their match against Saudi Arabia, which means they're going to the 2026 World Cup!
Australia's coach is excited for the team.
Other teams like Japan and South Korea also won their games.
These teams, along with others from Asia, will be playing in the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Australia defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Connor Metcalfe and Mitchell Duke scored for Australia.
Mat Ryan made five saves, including a penalty save, in his 100th international match.
Japan and South Korea also secured wins in their qualification matches.
Six Asian teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
- Who
- Australia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Kuwait, Oman, Palestine, and others.
- What
- Australia qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Japan, South Korea, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Jordan.
- When
- Recent matches.
- Where
- Jeddah, Osaka, Seoul, and other locations.
- Why
- To qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Australia vs. Saudi Arabia score
- 2-1
- Australia's consecutive World Cup appearances
- 6
- 2026 World Cup Host Countries
- USA, Canada, Mexico
- Other Qualified Teams
- Japan, South Korea, Iran, Uzbekistan, Jordan
