World Cup Soccer 2022 Qatar

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CRUNCH TIME - Everything You Need To Know About The Socceroos’ Colossal Clash With Japan

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"Next Thursday USA in Mexico -- the home game vs Panama- then at Costa Rica.
We have not won in Mexico City or Costa Rica on the road in WC qualifiers."

And our record against Japan reflects how tough our game will be. DUE FOR A WIN!

Last 5 Fixtures:

12 October, 2021: Japan 2-1 Australia (2022 WC Qualifier)

31 August, 2017: Japan 2-0 Australia (2018 WC Qualifier)

11 October, 2016: Australia 1-1 Japan (2018 WC Qualifier)

18 November, 2014: Japan 2-1 Australia (International friendly)

25 July, 2013: Japan 3-2 Australia (East Asian Cup)

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Ramifications:

The way the Asian World Cup Qualification standings are currently set, this game can be the difference between guaranteed qualification for the Socceroos or having to go through two more rounds of qualifying - with the team needing two wins from their final two games to directly qualify for the World Cup in November.

Graham Arnold's men currently sit three points behind Japan in third position in Group B, with the top two teams guaranteed qualification into the World Cup in Qatar and the third-placed teams from both Group A and B facing off in the fourth round of qualifying.

If Australia were to win the third-place playoff they would then be set to play against the fifth-placed team from South American qualifying at the inter-confederation play-offs, with the winner advancing to the World Cup Finals.

If Australia lose against Japan that will guarantee them third spot in Group B, if they triumph over the Samurai Blue they will overtake them in second position, with their final test against Saudi Arabia on March 29 deciding their fate

https://www.sportbible.com/australia/football-socceroos-vs-japan-everything-you-need-to-know-20220318