If you need any more proof that football is truly the world game, look no further than the outpouring of love after Danish player Christian Eriksen collapsed on field at Euro 2020.
The Socceroos have booked their place in the third stage of World Cup qualifying with two games to spare following a dominant 5-1 victory over minnows Chinese Taipei.
A-League Golden Boot Jamie Maclaren has been restored to the Socceroos line-up for Tuesday morning’s clash against Chinese Taipei, with coach Graham Arnold demanding a more ruthless Australian display.
The Socceroos made it five-straight wins for the first time in a decade with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Kuwait on Friday morning, restarting their World Cup Qualifying campaign with a bang.
After 567 days without kicking the ball in anger, it took the Socceroos just 55 seconds to find the net and begin a dream return to World Cup qualifying action against Kuwait.
More than 550 days since their last match, the Socceroos are finally ready to return to the pitch when they play four crucial World Cup Qualifiers in 12 days.