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A perilous path to the 2026 World Cup just got trickier for the Socceroos
Australia’s rollicking 2-2 draw with Bahrain was another surprise result in one of the most bonkers World Cup qualifying groups ever seen.
- by Vince Rugari
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Injury-time equaliser saves Aussies
Kusini Yengi scored in injury-time to save the Socceroos from a crucial loss to Bahrain.
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Calamitous defending and spurned chances: Socceroos player ratings against Bahrain
It was another head-scratching performance from Tony Popovic’s team as the Socceroos try to claw their way into the 2026 World Cup.
- by Paul Zalunardo
World Cup Qualifiers 2024 as it happened: Last-gasp goal saves Socceroos’ blushes in Bahrain
Kusini Yengi scored after just 38 seconds - and then deep into added time to salvage a 2-2 draw for Australia in Riffa on Wednesday morning (AEDT).
- by Vince Rugari
Socceroos error hands Bahrain lead
Hayden Matthews headed the ball from a Bahrain cross which went past goalkeeper Mat Ryan onto the post, leaving it open for a Bahrain goal.
Socceroos open scoring after 38 seconds
Kusini Yengi got the Socceroos off to a flying start in Bahrain, giving the Aussies the early lead.
Ange frustrated by Spurs inconsistency
Ange Postecoglou admits his frustration with Tottenham's mixed bag of results this season.
Whenever the Socceroos lose, one player bears the brunt of fans’ anger
The national team has struggled to replace Tim Cahill since his retirement in 2018. Unfortunately, Mitchell Duke has become a lightning rod for supporters’ frustration.
- by Vince Rugari
Defence against the dark arts: Socceroos brace for more Bahraini antics
Australia’s next opponents are arguably world leaders in time-wasting and gamesmanship – and defender Harry Souttar says the Socceroos can’t get sucked in like they did last time they met.
- by Vince Rugari
‘We owe them’: Socceroos out to settle score with team that dented World Cup ambitions
Jason Geria watched Australia’s disaster-class against Bahrain on television two months ago, thinking he’d never get a chance to play for them in the rematch.
- by Vince Rugari
‘I’ll return stronger’: World Cup hero Cortnee Vine to take a mental health break
Matildas star Cortnee Vine revealed she is taking time away from the sport to focus on her mental health, but she expects to return.
- by Roy Ward
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