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Your 6:35am: Japan vs Socceroos kick-off time: World Cup qualifier start time, venue, squads, game information

By The Roar, 31 Aug 2017

The Socceroos‘ bid to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia is on the line as they take on arch rivals Japan at Saitama tonight. Here’s everything you need to know about the crucial World Cup qualifier.

The next chapter of this rivalry, scheduled to kick off at 8:35pm (AEST) tonight, will have a massive impact on Australia’s chances of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

With the Socceroos tied for second place in Group B with Saudi Arabia, Japan holds a slim, one-point lead. The first two teams in the group stages will automatically qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

However, with Saudi Arabia falling to a shock 2-1 loss to the UAE on Tuesday night, a win in Japan will see Australia jump to first place in Group B and sew up qualification for next year’s World Cup.

A draw will have them in a strong position heading into their final game against Thailand, while a loss will see them stay in third place and out of the automatic qualification places.

Australia will be without their captain Mile Jedinak after coach Ange Postecoglou ruled him unfit to play the final two qualifiers, while backup goalkeeper Mitchell Langarak was a late omission from the squad as he sorts out his club future in Europe.

Key game information

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/31/japan-vs-socceroos-world-cup-qualifier-kick-off-time-venue-squads-game-information/

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With four games left, here's what USA needs to happen to qualify for World Cup

The road to Russia is a lot shorter and clearer since Bruce Arena took over

by Roger Gonzalez @rgonzalezcbs Aug 28, 2017 • 1 min read

vs. Costa Rica on Sept. 1
Prediction: Win
https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/with-four-games-left-heres-what-usa-needs-to-happen-to-qualify-for-world-cup/

We both need wins.