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28 October 2026

FA expecting Socceroos friendlies in Middle East to go ahead

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FA expecting Socceroos friendlies in Middle East to go ahead

Football Australia says it is closely monitoring conditions in the volatile region, but expects a pair of Asian Cup lead-up games to go ahead.

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