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Frustrated Saudi Arabia hold Australia 0-0

Australia and Saudi Arabia draw 0-0 in World Cup qualifier

Australia and Saudi Arabia have drawn 0-0 in Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in Melbourne. While there was late drama there was little quality on display on Thursday.

Sydney Morning Herald · 1d

Popovic believes Socceroos can qualify for World Cup despite chaotic draw with Saudi Arabia

Tony Popovic’s side will rue their missed chances against Saudi Arabia in their crucial World Cup qualifier at Melbourne’s AAMI Park.

Barron's · 1d

Late Drama As Saudis Hold Australia In World Cup Qualifier

Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in added time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

The Associated Press – Sports o… · 2d

Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier

Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a huge step towards North America in 2026 in the third round of Asian qualifying.

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Soccer-Late Zhang winner reignites China's World Cup dream, Saudis hold Australia

China reignited their World Cup qualification hopes with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Bahrain in Riffa thanks to a Zhang Yuning strike after Herve Renard marked his return to the Saudi Arabia dugout with a 0-0 draw against hosts Australia on Thursday.

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Saudi Arabia scales back Neom plans to focus on World Cup and Asian Games

Saudi Arabia has scaled back some of its ambitious plans for ... of 2.4km stretch that would include a stadium expected ...

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Late Zhang winner reignites China's World Cup dream, Saudis hold Australia

China reignited their World Cup qualification hopes with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Bahrain in Riffa thanks to a Zhang Yuning ...

Saudi Moments on MSN2d

Neymar Praises Saudi Arabia's Vision for 2034 World Cup

Brazilian football star Neymar has voiced his strong support for Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Human rights groups urge FIFA to postpone confirmation of Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts

FIFA should postpone next month’s vote to confirm Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 men’s World Cup until the Gulf state ...

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Old scoring problems plague Australia on road to World Cup

Australia will be glad to welcome back winger Craig Goodwin for their World Cup qualifier in Bahrain on Tuesday, as they ...

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Uruguay's World Cup qualification record could provide hints to why the Socceroos have struggled so much in recent WCQs

It was a dull affair in Melbourne; a must-win game for Australia against a Saudi Arabia side still reeling from the bad October performance in the 2026 World Cup qualification.

The Big Problem for Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic City? The Country Doesn’t Have Enough Money

The price tag for Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans runs into the trillions of dollars if fully built, far more than the country ...

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Son Hits 50th South Korea Goal In World Cup Win, Australia-Saudi Stalemate

Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to move South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday as ...

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Indonesia vs Japan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Prediction, Lineup, and More

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia is set to take on Japan in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Friday, ...

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