After a thrilling penalty shootout win over Peru, the Socceroos are booked once more for sports’ biggest party
have died in Qatar since it won the right to host the World Cup, according to data collected from government sources. Last month, a group of non-governmental organisations said Fifa should pay reparations to migrant workers whose human rights have been compromised by the Qatar World Cup., goalkeeper and captain Mat Ryan are among those who have voiced concerns, as the players consider how and if they might take a stand.
Qatar’s government has responded to criticisms of human rights groups, saying it has reformed labour practices and claiming it has made significant progress on tackling the effects of heat stress.4. What are the Socceroos’ chances? Australia have qualified into Group D, alongside France, Denmark and Tunisia. France, ranked third in the world and the current holders, and Denmark, ranked 11th and recent semi-finalists at the Euros, would be firm favourites to finish in the top two spots and progress to the knockout stage.
Tunisia are ranked 35th, while Australia are 42nd. Australia’s group at the 2018 tournament in Russia was almost identical, with the Socceroos losing 2-1 to France and earning a solid draw against Denmark. However, on paper, the Socceroos squad is arguably weaker heading into this World Cup. Australia’s best performance at a World Cup was a heartbreaking 1-0 loss in the round of 16 against Italy in 2006. And that was with a star-studded side, often described as the Socceroos’ “golden generation”.
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