Australia 1-0 Japan (5 Jun, 2025) Game Analysis

Australia 1-0 Japan (5 Jun, 2025) Game Analysis

The Socceroos have effectively punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an Aziz Behich stunner in the 90th minute lifted them to a 1-0 win over Japan at a sold-out Optus Stadium.

Melb City captain's 'best week' has Socceroos on cusp of World Cup after 90th-minute heroics

The Subway Socceroos are on the verge of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup as Aziz Behich made himself a national hero in an unforgettable week for the Isuzu UTE A-League skipper. Behich produced a moment of brilliance in the 90th minute to lift the Socceroos past AFC rivals Japan 1-0 in Thursday night’s sold-out World Cup qualifier in Perth. The stunning last-gasp strike that sparked wild celebrations at Optus Stadium was Behich’s fi…

WCQ 2026: Australia near edge ticket to America

Australia national team made a surprise and near to grab a ticket to finals round after beating Japan national team scoring 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers Round 3 Group C at Perth Stadium, Perth. Socceroos boss Tony Popovic made three changes from the team that defeated China PR 2-0 in March. Jackson Irvine and Nishan Velupillay were ruled out through injury, opening the door for Connor Metcalfe and Alessandro Circati to step in…

Subway Socceroos defeat Japan 1-0

The Subway Socceroos have defeated Japan 1-0 in front of over 57,000 people in Perth to move one step closer to automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026. A late stunner from Aziz Behich proved the difference as Australia defeated Japan in a Men’s ‘A’ International for the first time in ten games – since 2009. The result means that – if Australia avoid defeat by a significant margin against Saudi Arabia next week – they will finish sec…