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Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia grouped together in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia will face each other in the third round of Asia’s World Cup qualification for a third cycle in a row following Thursday’s draw in Kuala Lumpur. The three powerhouses, with 19 World Cup appearances between them, have been placed in Group C with Bahrain, China and Indonesia. Asia’s automatic allocation has increased from four teams in 2022 to eight in 2026. The top two from each of th…

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The Guardian

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ABC Australia

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