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The Socceroos’ world-record streak of 11 consecutive World Cup Qualifying wins came crashing down in a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to old foes Japan, extending a winless run against the hosts that stretches back to 2009.

The Socceroos fell to a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat in Japan on Tuesday night after being outplayed for much of the World Cup qualifier.

A Timo Werner double has helped Germany stamp their ticket for the 2022 World Cup with a 4-0 win over North Macedonia, but Belgium will have to wait until next month after Wales carved out a narrow win in Estonia.

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has expressed sympathy for his Japan counterpart and former teammate Hajime Moriyasu, who is facing the sack if Australia beats the Samurai Blue on Tuesday night in Saitama.

Brazil star Neymar said Sunday that the 2022 World Cup will be his last as he “doesn’t have the strength to put up with more football”.

Scott McTominay scored an injury-time winner as Scotland came from behind to claim a crucial 3-2 victory over Israel in World Cup qualifying on Saturday, while England thrashed Andorra 5-0 to stay on track to reach next year’s global showpiece.

After earning more than his fair share of criticism over the years, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has delivered a massive statement to the football world by guiding Australia to a world record.

The Socceroos outlasted Oman in a gripping and often scrappy World Cup qualifier, to extend Australia’s record to a remarkable world-first 11-straight victories.

The Socceroos overcame arguably the trickiest test of their World Cup 2022 qualification campaign so far to clinch a record-breaking 3-1 win over Oman.

Australia can create history by becoming the first national team to win 11 successive matches in a FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign by beating Oman in Doha on Friday morning.