I think a draw against Indonesia, will almost be satisfactory for now, in front of 75,000 in Jakarta. KO midnight tonight NZT
This is an Indonesian team loaded with Dutch born guys at Eredivisie clubs, and their keeper Paes is the starting GK with Dallas in the MLS. They managed to draw 1-1 with Saudi in Jeddah. No easy feat.
Could end up a real battle for spots 2nd, 3rd & 4th in this group, between 4 teams Saudi, Socceroos, Bahrain & Indo.
Japan who thrashed China, 7-0 look like being Group winners already.
1st & 2nd qualify directly for the WC, 3rd & 4th into yes 4th Round AFC qualifying. AFC will have 8 teams qualify directly, and then 9th into the playoff tourney.
https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/match-preview-indonesia-v-australia-fifa-world-cup-2026-qualifiertm
This is an Indonesian team loaded with Dutch born guys at Eredivisie clubs, and their keeper Paes is the starting GK with Dallas in the MLS. They managed to draw 1-1 with Saudi in Jeddah. No easy feat.
Could end up a real battle for spots 2nd, 3rd & 4th in this group, between 4 teams Saudi, Socceroos, Bahrain & Indo.
Japan who thrashed China, 7-0 look like being Group winners already.
1st & 2nd qualify directly for the WC, 3rd & 4th into yes 4th Round AFC qualifying. AFC will have 8 teams qualify directly, and then 9th into the playoff tourney.
https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/match-preview-indonesia-v-australia-fifa-world-cup-2026-qualifiertm