The Socceroos have learned their opponents for the final stage of Asian Qualifying!
Following Thursday's draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Australia was drawn into Group B alongside Japan, Saudi Arabia, China PR, Oman and Vietnam.
The group's winners and runners-up in each group (four total) will qualify directly for the World Cup, while the two third-placed teams will advance to a playoff, where they will play to determine which team will advance to the intercontinental playoff.
Games in the third round are scheduled to be played on the following match days: 2 September 2021, 7 September 2021, 7 October 2021, 12 October 2021, 11 November 2021, 16 November 2021, 27 January 2022, 1 February 2022, 24 March 2022 and 29 March 2022.
Stay tuned for further details and reactions to the draw as they arrive!