Australia have been drawn into Group B for the next stage of World Cup qualifying:
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π―π΅ Japan
πΈπ¦ Saudi Arabia
π¨π³ China
π΄π² Oman
π»π³ Vietnam
Top 2 advance, 3rd goes into a play off.
That's a reasonably kind draw. Only two Middle Eastern teams (out of 7 left in last round AFC qualifying), where the Socceroos have struggled more to win, compared to East Asia.
FFA are very keen to get NSW/Federal Govt permission to host qualifying games in Sydney, without 2 week MIQ requirement for visiting teams, and overseas based Socceroos players. 2 week MIQ requirement obviously ain't workable for international football. Certainly a big disadvantage if the Australia can't have home games.