Published November 13, 2024 -- The Subway Socceroos are back in action this Thursday night, and they’re bringing their A-game to Melbourne for a must-win clash in their FIFA World Cup 2026™ Qualifying campaign. With their eyes set firmly on automatic qualification, the team in the green and gold will be coming out swinging.

The Socceroos will take on Saudi Arabia this Thursday November 14, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. It’s an all-out battle for a direct spot in the 2026 World Cup, and with both teams tied in points, this game is shaping up to be a blockbuster. Can the Socceroos build on their hard-earned draw against Japan?

The action kicks off at 7.30pm AEDT, live and free on Channel 10, 10 Bold, and 10 Play, with streaming available on Paramount+ (check below for your local kick-off times).

The Aussies have work to do with Herve Renard back at the coaching helm for Saudi Arabia. Renard was responsible for arguably the biggest moment in the Kingdom’s football history, masterminding the 2-1 victory over Lionel Messi and eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The drama doesn’t stop there! The Socceroos will then head abroad for a crucial face-off against Bahrain on Wednesday, November 20, with exclusive coverage kicking off at 4.30am AEDT on Paramount+.

Currently sitting second in their six-nation group, the Socceroos are battling it out with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain for one of the top two spots, which would guarantee direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

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