The third round of FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers continues to provide nail-biting clashes with Saudi Arabia holding Australia to a goalless draw on return of its coach Herve Renard.

Australia and Saudi Arabia drew 0-0 in Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. While there was late drama there was little quality on display. Near time, Sultan Al-Ghannam's low shot from just inside the area went in and seemed to give a vital win for Herve Renard,

Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have urged FIFA to delay confirming Saudi Arabia as the 2034 men’s World Cup host until the kingdom addresses pressing human rights concerns,

Here’s how to watch Australia's World Cup qualifier on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

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