Saudi Arabia news

UAE coach Edgardo Bauza chooses not to experiment with youth in World Cup qualifiers despite campaign all but lost.

Apart from two goals to Tomi Juric, very little went right for Australia in their first half against Saudi Arabia but they still went on to win

With just four players over the age of 30 in his current squad, Australia's boss reckons the national team is heading into an exciting period

Back in South Australia but not for long, the 25-year-old centre-back is savouring his "cherry on the cake" of national team selection

The long-haired midfielder made his name screening the back four in Scotland but is loving life further up the pitch over the past 12 months

The ex-Melbourne Victory forward has been a constant in Ange Postecoglou's side for over 18 months and is hoping that will continue

Tomi Juric is certain his national team comrades are "both full of confidence" ahead of Thursday night's World Cup qualifier

Where Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE feature in the latest latest FIFA rankings.

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