Lebanon

In a performance that left spectators in awe, Craig Goodwin reaffirmed his status as one of the Socceroos’ most potent attacking threats, netting a brace and providing two exquisite assists in Australia’s resounding 5-0 victory over Lebanon. The Adelaide United winger’s pinpoint delivery and clinical finishing once again raised questions about how he had not cemented his place in the national team setup until recently, and why a sustained European career had eluded him.

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues for the Australian national soccer team as they prepare to host Lebanon in a crucial qualifying match. On Thursday, March 21st, the Socceroos will take the field at the iconic CommBank Stadium in Sydney, aiming to extend their winning start in the second round of Asian qualifiers. Fresh off impressive victories over Bangladesh and Palestine late last year, Graham Arnold’s men find themselves atop Group I with a perfect record.