Group C, very tight. 3 teams on 6 points. Do the top 2 go through to the next stage or is it top 3?
Never mind, complex little process to qualify for the world cup.
As much as I'd love to see us playing in a pool like this, I'd also not be happy to miss out on a WC spot and see New Caledonia being smashed by Brazil at a WC.
Japan crushed Indonesia 4-0 in Jakarta. Blue Samurai 7 points clear of the 3 teams immediately below them, all on 6 points.
Indonesia who started qualifying so well with a draw in Saudi, now look a bit off the pace. You think the Saudis will fancy their chances for revenge in Jakarta in a few days.
So some pressure on the Socceroos to get their own revenge on Bahrain with a win in Manama.
https://us.soccerway.com/international/asia/wc-qualifying-asia/2026/3rd-round/group-c/g23348/
Tuesday 19/11/2024
China PR verus Japan
Indonesia verus Saudi Arabia
Bahrain verus Australia