Australian Cypriot footballer Aziz Behich on Thursday night scored a last-minute winner for Australia’s national team against Japan to all but secure the Socceroos’ place at next year’s World Cup.

The Socceroos have a frustrating wait to officially confirm their automatic World Cup qualification but striker Brandon ...

But Japan quickly found their rhythm again and dictated proceedings until a couple of late changes swung the momentum in ...

Aziz Behich has become the hero that all but booked Australia's ticket to the 2026 World Cup by nailing a late goal to end a ...

Saudi Arabia kept their hopes of automatic qualification alive with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 on Thursday.The result lifted Herve Renard’s side to ...

A day before Air Force One touched down in Riyadh to kick off US President Donald Trump’s three-country tour of the Gulf, ...

Aziz Behich didn't initially know he had scored Australia's crucial goal vs. Japan, his first in international football since ...

Thursday night’s clash with Japan grimly tested the patience of all those who watched it. Then it was richly rewarded with ...

Aziz Behich says he didn't know his match-winning goal against Japan had gone in until seeing the crowd erupt and players run ...

A 90th minute Aziz Behich strike has all but secured direct qualification for the FIFA World Cup after the Socceroos’ 1-0 win ...

Australia's first win against Japan in 16 years is a major step towards Australia qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.