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Only own-goals as Japan and Australia draw 1-1 in Asian World Cup qualifying
Two own-goals saw the points shared as Japan and Australia drew 1-1 in Asian World Cup qualifying. Shogo Taniguchi accidentally put Australia ahead just before the hour at Saitama Stadium, but Austral
Japan v Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – live
Minute-by-minute: The Socceroos seek to build on their momentum against the Samurai Blue in Tokyo. Join Rob Smyth for updates
Australia end Japan's winning run as South Korea down Iraq
Australia brought Japan's rampant start to Asia's World Cup preliminaries to a halt on Tuesday as Tony Popovic's side eked out a 1-1 draw with the Group C leaders while South Korea continued their winning run with a 3-2 victory over Iraq.
Japan hold Australia, S. Korea and China win in World Cup qualifying
Japan denied Australia a famous away victory after a 1-1 draw in Saitama in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday while South Korea and China both won.It was the first goal that Japan had conceded in nine games over two rounds of qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
High-flying Japan wary of rejuvenated Australia in Asian World Cup qualifiers
Japan will not be underestimating Australia despite being favourites for Tuesday's Asian World Cup qualifying clash.
Australia faces toughest of challenges in Asian World Cup qualifying
Australia faces the most daunting road trip in Asia on Tuesday when it faces a dominant Japan at Saitama Stadium, knowing a win would put the Socceroos back on track for a sixth successive World Cup appearance after a mixed start in the third round of qualification.
Japan fight back to hold Australia in World Cup qualifying stalemate
Japan denied Australia a famous victory after coming back to grab a 1-1 draw in World Cup qualifying in Saitama on Tuesday.Australia's last victory over Japan came in 2009 in Melbourne. amk/pst
Australia looking to 'flip the script' with first win in Japan
Japan is the leading team in Asia at 16th in the FIFA rankings and tops qualifying Group C with a perfect three victories, scoring 14 goals and conceding none.
S. Korea defeat Iraq for 3rd straight win in World Cup qualification
South Korea beat Iraq 3-2 at home Tuesday for their third straight win in their World Cup qualifying campaign. Striker Oh Se-hun scored his first international goal at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin,
Soccer-Late Burgess own goal denies Australia as Japan's winning run ends
Australia halted Japan's rampant start to the third phase of Asia's World Cup qualifiers but were denied a shock win over the ...
John Aloisi says Tony Popovic can be the man to lead Australia to victory over Japan
John Aloisi believes frustrating the Japanese into submission is one way the Socceroos can end their 15-year wait for a win ...
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Football: Super sub Keito Nakamura helps Japan salvage draw with Australia
Winger Keito Nakamura came off the bench to force an own-goal equalizer as Japan drew 1-1 with Australia and saw their ...
Japan's effect on the Socceroos' coaching ranks
Australian football's ties to Hiroshima run deep, as former teammates Tony Popovic and Hajime Moriyasu prepare to lead their ...