Australia v Bahrain: World Cup 2026 qualifying – live
Updates from the Socceroos’ opening Group C matchKick-off time at Robina Stadium is 8:10pm AESTAny thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @martinpegan
3 mins: Martin Boyle takes the Socceroos’ first corner as Harry Souttar is among the threats in the box, but Bahrain deal with the cross and work the ball out of defence.
1 min: An early shot from Australia gets a deflection off a Bahrain boot and the ball sails over the post for a corner. A positive start for the home side in front of raucous support.
