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The Socceroos face Saudi Arabia on Thursday night, with both teams gunning for automatic qualifying into the 2026 World Cup in North America.
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Australia currently sit on five points, with a win, two draws and a loss across their four games, with Tony Popovic the man at the helm for the last two fixtures.
Saudi Arabia also sit on five points, but are below the Socceroos due to goal difference — meaning a win is crucial to securing automatic qualification.
Japan are firmly fixed at the top of the Group C table, and a victory could give Australia important clear air in the World Cup tilt.
Popovic has recalled a host of former Socceroos for this clash, including Milos Degenek, Rhyan Grant and Brandon Borrello.
Meanwhile, Max Balard, Hayden Matthews and Anthony Caceres, have received their first call-ups, with the latter pair playing in the A-League for Sydney FC.
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