Frustrated Saudi Arabia hold Australia 0-0 away

Australia and Saudi Arabia draw 0-0 in World Cup qualifier
Australia and Saudi Arabia have drawn 0-0 in Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in Melbourne. While there was late drama there was little quality on display on Thursday.
Late drama as Saudis hold Australia in World Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in extra-time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers, Points table LIVE: Australia second after draw vs Saudi Arabia, Iran tops Group A
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Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier
Australia hosts Saudi Arabia in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a big step towards North America in 2026 when the third round of Asian qualifying reaches the halfway stage.
Late Zhang Yuning winner reignites China's World Cup dream, Saudis hold Australia
The Chinese move to six points from five games with Zhang's 91st minute winner. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia, with a vocal away contingent at their backs, appeared to have scored a 93rd-minute winner from a free kick but the goal was dramatically ruled offside. While the Saudis dominated possession,
Late Zhang winner reignites China's World Cup dream, Saudis hold Australia
China reignited their World Cup qualification hopes with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Bahrain in Riffa thanks to a Zhang Yuning strike after Herve Renard marked his return to the Saudi Arabia dugout with a 0-0 draw against hosts Australia on Thursday.
Socceroos vs. Saudi Arabia live: Score, result, updates, lineups from Australia World Cup qualifier
The Socceroos face their most important World Cup qualifier when they host Saudi Arabia in Melbourne. A win could put them in the box seat to qualify for the tournament automatically.
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