Two own-goals saw the points shared as Japan and Australia drew 1-1 in Asian World Cup qualifying. Shogo Taniguchi accidentally put Australia ahead just before the hour at Saitama Stadium, but Austral

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Australia halted Japan's rampant start to the third phase of Asia's World Cup qualifiers but were denied a shock win over the group leaders when a Cameron Burgess own goal saw the teams share a 1-1 draw at Saitama Stadium on Tuesday.

Japan will not be underestimating Australia despite being favourites for Tuesday's Asian World Cup qualifying clash.

While reminiscent of a group-stage defeat at the last World Cup, a 1-1 home draw against Australia in 2026 qualifying provided a fa

Japan denied Australia a famous away victory after a 1-1 draw in Saitama in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday while South Korea and China both won.

Two own-goals saw the points shared Tuesday as Japan and Australia drew 1-1 in Asian World Cup qualifying. Shogo Taniguchi

Australia faces the most daunting road trip in Asia on Tuesday when it faces a dominant Japan at Saitama Stadium, knowing a win would put the Socceroos back on track for a sixth successive World Cup appearance after a mixed start in the third round of qualification.