Australia takes a big step toward the 2026 World Cup in new blow for China

Socceroos can dream of World Cup qualification, but not yet

With six points out of six and an extension to Tony Popovic's unbeaten start to life as Socceroos coach, Australia is daring to dream of a stress-free passage to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But the job is not done yet, not by a long shot.

Australia took a big step towards qualifying for the 2026 World Cup by beating China 2-0 in Hangzhou on Tuesday, which also dampened the hosts' hopes of obtaining the automatic ticket.

Hibs duo help Australia take huge step towards World Cup as Celtic trio involved in key qualifiers

Socceroos have destiny in their own hands after victory in China

Australia takes a big step toward the 2026 World Cup in new blow for China

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

Australia wins 2:0 away to China, extends lead over Saudi Arabia in 2026 World Cup qualifiers - Sportingpedia - Latest Sports News From All Over the World

Key Takeaways: Australia defeated China 2:0 in front of 70,000 fans in Changzhou The Socceroos now have a three-point cushion over third-placed Saudi Arabia Japan have already secured qualification with two matches to spare Australia claimed a 2:0 away win over China, settling even more comfortably into second place in Group C of the World […] The post Australia wins 2:0 away to China, extends lead over Saudi Arabia in 2026 World Cup qualifiers …

Burgess Wins Cap as Australia Victorious in China

Blues centre-half Cameron Burgess won his 15th full Australia cap as the Socceroos beat China 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Hangzou this morning.