It feels like only yesterday that people all over the world gathered around their television sets to witness Lionel Messi lift the World Cup trophy aloft in Qatar. However, eyes are already turning to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States,

Australia and Saudi Arabia drew 0-0 in Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. While there was late drama there was little quality on display. Near time, Sultan Al-Ghannam's low shot from just inside the area went in and seemed to give a vital win for Herve Renard,

Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a huge step towards North America in 2026 in the third round of Asian qualif

Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have urged FIFA to delay confirming Saudi Arabia as the 2034 men’s World Cup host until the kingdom addresses pressing human rights concerns,

Here’s how to watch Australia's World Cup qualifier on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

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