Australia secured a direct ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Tuesday, ending the Green Falcons’ hopes of automatic qualification.With both teams eyeing the second spot in Group C,

Aboud's 19th-minute goal was offset by strikes on either side of half-time from Connor Metcalfe (42nd minute) and Mitch Duke (48th), as Australia sealed a 2-1 win against Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah,

The Socceroos have outclassed Saudi Arabia in their qualification game to officially book their spot at a sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup. The Socceroos are heading to the FIFA World Cup once again.