World Cup qualifiers live blog: Japan ring the changes for Socceroos clash

Enjoy the play-by-play from Thursday night's game as the Socceroos host Japan with a place at the 2026 World Cup on the line.
ESPN Jun 5

Not pretty, not fun but Socceroos slog ends with miraculous win amid late drama | Joey Lynch

All it took was a split second – and a swing of Aziz Behich's right boot – for the sins of the previous 90 minutes in Perth to be washed awayAt...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 5

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

The Melbourne City captain helped put the Subway Socceroos on the brink of FIFA World Cup qualification.
KEEPUP Jun 5

Socceroos duo Alessandro Circati and Milos Degenek relive Aziz Behich's vital, late goal against Japan

Socceroos Alessandro Circati and Milos Degenek were at opposite ends of the field when Aziz Behich struck gold, but they did the exact same thing...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 5

Socceroos duo Alessandro Circati and Milos Degenek relive Aziz Behich’s vital, late goal against Japan

Socceroos Alessandro Circati and Milos Degenek were at opposite ends of the field when Aziz Behich struck gold, but they did the exact same thing...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Jun 5

Five quick hits: Behich puts Australia closer to World Cup qualification

Tony Popovic chooses substance over sparkle, Socceroos lack imagination in attack, and Aziz Behich provides an improbable wonder goal. These are...
ABC.NET.COM.AU Jun 5

Socceroos star in tears after win

Socceroos young gun Alessandro Circati is in tears after returning from injury to help Australia qualify for the World Cup.
BRISBANETIMES.COM.AU Jun 5

Morning Mail: Socceroos on brink of World Cup spot; Trump's feud with Musk escalates; Labor ‘gaslighting' public over climate crisis

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterGood...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 5

Japan had torn the Socceroos apart, but one magic moment changed the narrative

Nobody will confuse the Socceroos' victory over Japan as anything other than the most desperate of smash-and-grab victories. But in the end, in the...
ABC.NET.COM.AU Jun 5

Socceroos score last-minute winner

Aziz Behich scores a goal against Japan in the 90th minute against Japan in the World Cup qualifier.
BRISBANETIMES.COM.AU Jun 5

Perfectly imperfect: Unlikely hero takes Socceroos to brink of another World Cup

Thursday night's clash with Japan grimly tested the patience of all those who watched it. Then it was richly rewarded with Aziz Behich's...
BRISBANETIMES.COM.AU Jun 5

Socceroos hero Aziz Behich and coach Tony Popovic ecstatic after later winner against Japan

By Aziz Behich's own admission, the Socceroos' newest hero did not actually see his 90th minute strike hit the net. But the bedlam which ensued,...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 5

Socceroos star's dramatic last-gasp winner against Japan puts Tony Popovic's side on the verge of 2026 World Cup qualification

The Socceroos have effectively punched their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after an Aziz Behich stunner in the 90th minute.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jun 5

Australia 1-0 Japan: Dramatic Behich winner brings World Cup qualification nearer

Australia all but secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup as Aziz Behich’s 90th-minute winner fired them to a 1-0 triumph over Japan. The...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Jun 5

Late Behich winner all but secures Socceroos World Cup spot

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...
ESPNFC.COM Jun 5

Australia beats second-string Japan to reach brink of 2026 World Cup qualification

PERTH, Australia (AP) — A last-minute goal from Aziz Behich gave Australia a 1-0 win over Japan in Perth on Thursday and put the Socceroos within...
MYMOTHERLODE.COM Jun 5

Behich stunner sees 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...
SOCCEROOS.COM.AU Jun 5

Last-minute stunner lifts Australia over Japan in World Cup qualifier

Aziz Behich scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner to lift Australia past Japan 1-0 in Perth on Thursday, putting the Socceroos on the verge of...
E.VNEXPRESS.NET Jun 5

Internationals: Riley McGree Assist In Crucial Win

Riley McGree helped the Socceroos take a step closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this afternoon. The Boro forward was brought on at...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Jun 5

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...
WSWANDERERSFC.COM.AU Jun 5

Group C: Australia 1-0 Japan

Perth: Aziz Behich's last-minute winner earned Australia a 1-0 victory over already-qualified Japan in Perth on Thursday as the Socceroos took a...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 5

Socceroos all but earn World Cup qualification off back of Aziz Behich miracle against Japan in Perth

A 90th-minute stunner on his wrong foot by Aziz Behich has moved the Socceroos to the brink of a sixth successive World Cup after defeating Japan...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Jun 5

Aziz Behich scores miracle winner to book Socceroos' ticket to 2026 World Cup

A new hero has etched himself into Australian folklore with a famous goal.
7NEWS.COM.AU Jun 5

Popovic: Socceroos just focusing on the now, Japan

Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic says his side are prepared and focused ahead of Thursday's crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Japan.
ESPN.COM.AU Jun 5

Australia v Japan: World Cup 2026 qualifying – live

Updates from the crunch Socceroos game at Optus StadiumKick-off time in Perth is 7.10pm local/9.10pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 5

Socceroos v Japan LIVE: Australia chase vital World Cup qualifying win in Perth

A win for the Socceroos tonight will all but seal their spot at the 2026 World Cup, but they face a formidable opponent in Japan. Follow all the...
SMH.COM.AU Jun 5

Live: Socceroos take on Japan with World Cup qualification on the line

The Socceroos face Japan at Perth Stadium, with automatic World Cup qualification still on the line. Follow all the action in our live blog.
ABC.NET.COM.AU Jun 5

Socceroos vs. Japan live score, result, updates, stats from Australia's World Cup qualifying match

The Sporting News is on deck for the Australia vs. Japan FIFA World Cup Qualifying game, bringing you live score updates, highlights and commentary...
SPORTINGNEWS.COM Jun 5

Perth Stadium Sells Out for Socceroos' Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Japan

Football Australia is pleased to confirm that tickets for tonight's FIFA World Cup 2026™ Asian Qualifier between the...
SOCCEROOS.COM.AU Jun 5

talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Thursday 5 June

The second Nations League semi-final takes place on Thursday night and it’s a top-level contest between European champions Spain and the side they...
TALKSPORT Jun 5
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