Socceroos celebrate a goal by Aziz Behich 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 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico after defeating Saudi Arabia and Japan. Speaking with SBS Nepali, former All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) treasurer and ex-national player for Nepal, Raju Manandhar, noted that Australia played exceptionally well, defeating Japan for the first time in 16 years. He also commended the team’s strong sense of unity and teamwork. Listen to our conversation with Manandhar.
The Socceroos have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico after defeating Saudi Arabia and Japan. Speaking with SBS Nepali, former All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) treasurer and ex-national player for Nepal, Raju Manandhar, noted that Australia played exceptionally well, defeating Japan for the first time in 16 years. He also commended the team’s strong sense of unity and teamwork. Listen to our conversation with Manandhar.
