The Socceroos are looking to secure their place in the next stage of World Cup qualifying when they face Lebanon on Tuesday night (7.45pm)– the teams’ second meeting in five days after Australia won 2-0 on Thursday in Sydney.
Back in Canberra for the first time since Harry Souttar’s memorable debut in 2019, the Socceroos have promised to put on a show for a sold-out crowd at GIO Stadium.
There are set to be “four or five” changes to the Australian starting XI, coach Graham Arnold said yesterday.
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But while he rotates the pack for this rematch with the Cedars – including a debut for 21-year-old midfielder Patrick Yazbek that is “more than 90 per cent” likely – Arnold is intent on securing a victory that will put the Socceroos through to the next round of World Cup qualifying.
The Socceroos still have two matches to play – against Bangladesh and Palestine in June – where victories will be important in terms of world rankings, which decide seedings for the next stage.
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Lebanon v Subway Socceroos
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
GIO Stadium, Canberra
Kick-off: 7.45pm AEDT
Broadcast: 10 Bold