Socceroos v Saudi Arabia LIVE: Australia chase World Cup qualifying win in Jeddah We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu Search Site Show subsections Federal election 2025 Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Domain Magazine Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games PremiumSubscribe Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement Socceroos v Saudi Arabia LIVE: Australia chase World Cup qualifying win in Jeddah By Billie Eder Updated June 11, 2025 — 3.50amfirst published at 3.45am Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size 3.44amSocceroos team list: Popovic makes three changes 3.35amWelcome Hide key posts Go to latest Pinned post from 3.38am Have your say: who gets the chocolates today? Latest posts Latest posts The ghost of Holger Osieck is the only thing that can stop the Socceroos By Vince Rugari The last time the Socceroos lost a match by five goals, it launched the careers of both Ange Postecoglou and Maty Ryan. It was 2013, and Australia had just sealed a spot at the World Cup in Brazil. Josh Kennedy was the saviour, thanks to his iconic late header against Iraq in front of 80,000 people in Sydney. But there was no saving the unpopular Holger Osieck, who was sacked three months later, despite delivering Australia’s third successive qualification. Five is the crucial number in this morning match too. Read all about it here. A lifetime ago: Lucas Neill and Holger Osieck in 2013.Credit: Penny Stephens Socceroos team list: Popovic makes three changes Have your say: who gets the chocolates today? Advertisement Good morning to all the die-hard football fans and insomniacs out there. It’s the Socceroos taking on Saudi Arabia in Jeddah this morning for a spot in the 2026 World Cup. To qualify, they need to avoid a five goal loss...I reckon they can do it. Billie Eder here to take you through all the action this morning, alongside Vince Rugari. Kick-off is 4:15am AEST. If you want to tune into the match, you’re going to need a Paramount + subscription. Aziz Behich scored for the Socceroos in their last match against Japan.Credit: Getty Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Place your ad Commercial Real Estate Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025