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Socceroos secure World Cup qualification after win over Saudi Arabia

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Riley McGree of the Socceroos in action during the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Japan Samurai Blue at Optus Stadium in Perth, Thursday, June 5, 2025. Source: AAP / RICHARD WAINWRIGHT/AAPIMAGE

The Socceroos have qualified for the World Cup again with their victory over Saudi Arabia. Feelings are mixed between celebrating what's been achieved, and wondering how to take the next step. World Cup qualification has been achieved by the Socceroos for a sixth consecutive time .

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By Gokarna Awasthi

Presented by Ninos Emmanuel

Source: SBS / AAP Image/Richard Wainwright

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The Socceroos have qualified for the World Cup again with their victory over Saudi Arabia. Feelings are mixed between celebrating what's been achieved, and wondering how to take the next step. World Cup qualification has been achieved by the Socceroos for a sixth consecutive time .

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