Australia Secures 2026 World Cup Ticket after Defeating Japan

According to Bolasport.com, Australia’s national team secured direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup after a narrow 1-0 victory over Japan at Optus Stadium, Perth.

Aziz Behich Becomes the Hero

The decisive moment came in the 90th minute when Aziz Behich scored the winning goal. The 34-year-old left-back of Melbourne City — who shares the club with Indonesian player Matt Baker — demonstrated his valuable experience.

Australia Strengthens Position in Group C

This win propelled Australia to second place in Group C of the third round Asian World Cup 2026 qualifiers with 16 points. Graham Arnold’s squad leads Saudi Arabia by six points in third place, while Indonesia currently sits fourth with nine points.