Saudi Arabia news

The Green Falcons are expected to sit back in Adelaide and try and hit Australia on the counterattack

The Socceroos' boss can't wait to test his side against some of the strongest in world football ahead of next month's fixtures

Saudi Arabia's good form has been rewarded as they climb five places but GCC counterparts struggle.

According to the recommendation of the Bureau of the FIFA Council, there may be more AFC slots to fight for in the future.

Despite looking certain to cross the line, Iraq defender Ahmad Ibrahim Khalaf managed to steer the ball away from goal with a dramatic clearance

In what turned out to be the only goal of the game, the Saudi wide-man cut in from the flank and unleashed a fierce strike past the goalkeeper

The Samurai Blue and the Green Falcons both won on Tuesday night, leaving Australia with some work to do in World Cup qualifying

The defender is pleased with the team's performance so far and is certain of their qualification.

Coincidentally, all six of the top-three teams in Groups A and B of the qualifiers will play away to a bottom-three side in this round.