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HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - The Untold Story

Socceroos prove hard to beat as quest to reach 2026 World Cup goes down to the wire

Australia’s fate remains in their own hands and will be decided in June’s international window against runaway leaders Japan and Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - AU

Iran Book World Cup Spot As Australia, Saudis Keep Hopes Alive

Perennial World Cup participants Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at next year's global showpiece after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Jackson Irvine stars as Socceroos clinch key World Cup qualifying win over China

Nishan Velupillay adds to opener to secure win in Hangzhou which sets up a showdown in Saudi Arabia in June

The Guardian - AU

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Socceroos to embrace cut-throat Japan, Saudi clashes

Australia claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to close in on the 2026 tourney, but coach Tony Popovic wants more against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

AAP

Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after victory over Bahrain

Japan ensure a top two finish with 2-0 win against Bahrain in Group C of Asia qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Al Jazeera

Popovic's Socceroos project begins to take shape

He has had to learn on the go but the Socceroos team Tony Popovic has envisioned is now starting to come together.

AAP

Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers

The win boosts Australia’s chance of finishing second in Group C to qualify for the World Cup next year.

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Socceroos make Indonesia pay for early penalty miss in World Cup qualifying romp

Australia overcame a slow start in Sydney to ease to a victory that sees them inch closer to qualification for the tournament in North America

The Guardian - AU

Superb Socceroos sink Indonesia in major qualifying win

Australia have dismantled Indonesia in a 5-1 World Cup qualifier win that moves Tony Popovic's side closer to next year's tournament.

AAP

Irvine will bleed to boost Socceroos' World Cup hopes

Jackson Irvine has lifted the lid on the extent he has gone to help the Socceroos qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

AAP

'He does everything for us': Socceroo Irvine hailed

Socceroo Jackson Irvine will play once more in St Pauli's last game of the year in the Bundesliga, typically still giving everything despite an injury concern.

AAP

Socceroos want clinical edge in crucial Bahrain clash

The Socceroos are determined to make their opportunities count when they take on Bahrain in a crunch World Cup qualifier.

AAP

Socceroos set to walk World Cup qualification tightrope

Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.

AAP

Socceroos haunted by mediocrity before surviving late scare in Saudi stumble

Stalemate might have been worse but for last-gasp offside and return fixture now looks set to be a 2026 World Cup qualification shootout

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Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier

The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification still hanging in the balance.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos seek to build on newfound momentum in crunch clash with Saudi Arabia

Australia have started to turn around their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign but now face familiar foes looking to launch their own revival

AAP

Socceroos can control own destiny with win over Saudis

The Socceroos can put their hopes of direct World Cup qualification back firmly in their own hands with a victory over Saudi Arabia in Melbourne.

The Guardian - AU

Jackson Irvine: ‘This Bundesliga experience is what I’ve always craved’

The St Pauli captain and Australia midfielder believes he is only getting better at the age of 31 while leading a club closely aligned with his values

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AAP

Hamburg hero: Socceroo's promotion joy, Dortmund date

Socceroo Jackson Irvine will lead out FC St. Pauli in front of Borussia Dortmund's awe-inspiring Yellow Wall of fans and he can't wait.

AAP

Socceroos see the lighter side of bus horror show

The Socceroos had just 10 minutes to warm up before their World Cup qualifier against Japan after their bus was stuck in traffic, but still drew 1-1.

AAP

Popovic proud after Socceroos draw with Japan away

The Socceroos have fallen short of beating Japan away, but fought out a dramatic 1-1 draw to claim a crucial World Cup qualifying point in Saitama.

AAP

Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster

Coach Tony Popovic says a drought-breaking Socceroos victory in Japan would make him smile as much as their 2006 World Cup win over the Samurai Blue.

AAP

New Socceroos coach Popovic demands intensity lift

Socceroos stalwart Jackson Irvine says new coach Tony Popovic has made an instant impact by demanding greater intensity ahead of a crunch World Cup qualifier.

AAP

Socceroo Irvine leads St Pauli to first Bundesliga win

Cult club St Pauli have won their first Bundlesliga match under Socceroo Jackson Irvine's captaincy since returning to the German top-flight.

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Socceroos tread 'fine line', seek quick response

Jackson Irvine is demanding a swift response in Indonesia after the Socceroos barely fired a shot and were rattled in a shock upset to a calculated Bahrain.

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