Saudi Arabia,United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Thailand total groupAustralia are bidding to reach a fourth consecutive World Cup finalsAustralia face arch-rivals Japan in a gruelling test to qualify for a fourth straight Fifa World Cup. The Blue Samurai have been drawn as the Socceroos’ headline opponent in a group including Saudi Arabia, or United Arab Emirates,Iraq and Thailand.
While three trips to the Middle East won’t please national team coach Ange Postecoglou, the Asian Cup-winning coach is confident of finishing in the top two of the group and progressing to the 2018 tournament in Russia.
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Source: theguardian.com