Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the second half to earn Hajime Moriyasu's side a 2-0 win over Bahrain at Saitama ...

After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break ...

SYDNEY - Australia proved they could deal with pressure after beating China 2-0 in front of 80,000 hostile fans on Tuesday ...

Australia broke the match's stalemate with a masterful header in the first half. This goal highlighted not only the players' sharpness but also their effectiveness during set-piece scenarios.

Australia took another stride towards qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday with Tony Popovic's side handing China a 2 ...

The 1-0 loss to the Saudis in Riyadh last week and Tuesday's 2-0 reverse at the hands of the Socceroos put paid to hopes of ...

A confident Socceroos side will embrace a “special” game against Japan – Asia’s “best team” – in June in Perth where a win would all but seal Australia a spot in next year’s FIFA World Cup.

The win moves Australia to 13 points from eight matches, consolidating their hold on second place in the group behind Japan and taking them three points ahead of third-placed Saudi Arabia.

Australia beat China 2-0 on Tuesday to boost their chances of automatic World Cup qualification, but Saudi Arabia stayed in ...