Australia vs. Japan (Jun 5, 2025) Live Score

High-stakes, noise, and no Irvine: The path ahead for the Socceroos

Yukinari Sugawara hopes high of World Cup qualification can help Southampton beat the drop

Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill?

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High-stakes, noise, and no Irvine: The path ahead for the Socceroos

Yukinari Sugawara hopes high of World Cup qualification can help Southampton beat the drop

Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill?

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K Yengi

J Irvine

C Goodwin

A Ueda

K Ogawa

T Minamino

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C Goodwin

J Bos

C Metcalfe

J Ito

T Kubo

R Doan

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LAST FIVE GAMES			Date	COMPETITION
Japan	undefined - undefined	Australia	Oct 15, 2024	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Japan	undefined - undefined	Australia	Mar 24, 2022	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Japan	undefined - undefined	Australia	Oct 12, 2021	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Japan	undefined - undefined	Australia	Aug 31, 2017	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Japan	undefined - undefined	Australia	Oct 11, 2016	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

With Jackson Irvine sidelined, Tony Popovic faces a defining selection dilemma as the Socceroos prepare for two high-stakes World Cup qualifiers that will determine their path to 2026.

Yukinari Sugawara hopes a recent international high can help his bid to help Southampton avoid relegation.

After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down the biggest performances across the continent.

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