The teams occupying the first two places in Group C face each other in the fourth round
Japan and Australia will face each other this Tuesday (15) at 7:35 am (Brasilia time) in a match valid for the fourth round of Group C of the third stage of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup at the Saitama Stadium 2002 and its direct will be broadcast espn4 and this Disney+ Premium (See the full football schedule here).
Group leaders with 100% success so far, Japan are having a great campaign in the qualifiers and are moving closer to a place at the next World Cup. After defeating Saudi Arabia away from home on this FIFA date, Samurai are now looking for a new victory playing at home.
After a poor start at this stage, Australia responded in their first game under new coach Tony Popovic. The Socceroos beat China 3-1, taking second place in the group with four points and, despite the challenging duel in Saitama, do not want to stop there.
At this stage of the Asian Qualifiers, the best two from each of the three groups at the end of the campaign are guaranteed a place in the World Cup. On the other hand, the third and fourth placed teams advance to a new stage and remain in with a chance of qualifying for the World Cup.
probable lineup
Japan: Suzuki; Itakura, Taniguchi, Machida; Don, Ando, Morita, Mitoma; Minamino, Kamada; Ueda. technology: Hajime Moriyasu
Australia: Gaussian; Deng, Souther, Rowles; Miller, O’Neill, Irwin, Behich; Goodwin, Irankunda; Duke. technology: tony popovic
embezzlement
Japan
The absence of any of the people called has not been confirmed.
Australia
The absence of any of the people called has not been confirmed.
when is it?
- date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- Time: 7:35 am (Brasilia time)
- Place: Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama – Japan
