Minute-by-minute: The Socceroos seek to build on their momentum against the Samurai Blue in Tokyo. Join Rob Smyth for updates
Socceroos are out to maintain their momentum in a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Japan at Saitama Stadium in Tokyo. Follow for live scores and updates. Kick-off time is 9.35pm AEDT / 7:35pm local.Socceroos are out to maintain their momentum in a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Japan at Saitama Stadium in Tokyo. Follow for live scores and updates. Kick-off time is 9.35pm AEDT / 7:35pm local.
Substitutes: Sugawara, Fujita, Maeda, Osako, Nakamura, Ito, Kamada, Mochizuki, Ogawa, Hatate, Seko, Tani. Tony Popovic has changed more than half the XI that started against China on Thursday. Not sure anyone saw that coming.The foundation for Japan’s modern-day success, with a depth of talent the envy of the continent, is the domestic J League, founded in 1993 and now boasting 60 teams across three divisions – all connected by promotion and relegation. The A-League, by comparison, still has only 13 teams and no prospect of an aligned second division on the horizon.
While the games against Saudi Arabia and Bahrain will probably determine whether Australia take the second automatic qualification place, this match is a useful health check against the highest-ranked team in Asia. A draw would a terrific result; a win would be one for the books.
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