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“Australia is bound to triumph over Japan eventually.”

Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic is aiming to guide the team towards qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Source: AAP / Richard Wainwright
“I know that the players don’t take the responsibility lightly, we want to show that tomorrow with our performance,” Popovic said.
“Our group feels a genuine thrill, coupled with a sense of serenity.”
The Socceroos’ possible paths to the World Cup
Alternatively, the Socceroos could still lose against Japan, and a draw in the final game would still be enough to qualify.

If the Socceroos lose to Japan on Thursday, they will have other chances to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Source: AAP / Joel Carrett
In the event of two losses, the Socceroos will then finish third or fourth in their group and will have to qualify via a round-robin tournament in October, which is to be played at a centralised venue within the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).