Yeah NZF have done well to somehow negotiate this Palestine match ahead of the rumoured lowly Turkmenistan. Will likely now be a much tougher and more worthwhile game
In WC qualifying Socceroos only beat Palestine 1-0 in neutral Kuwait. Though they did later canter to a 5-0 win in Perth
Historic Milestone: Palestine reached the third round of AFC World Cup qualification for the first time, playing their home matches in neutral venues like Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Malaysia due to security concerns.
In WC qualifying Socceroos only beat Palestine 1-0 in neutral Kuwait. Though they did later canter to a 5-0 win in Perth
Historic Milestone: Palestine reached the third round of AFC World Cup qualification for the first time, playing their home matches in neutral venues like Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Malaysia due to security concerns.
Heartbreak Finish: Their qualification dream ended on June 10, 2025, after a 1–1 draw against Oman in their final group game. A late controversial penalty for Oman denied Palestine the win they needed.
Final Standings: Palestine finished fifth in Group B with a strong showing, missing out on the fourth-round spot by just a single point.