Did the Socceroos win? Saudi Arabia vs. Australia score, result from FIFA World Cup qualifier

The Socceroos faced Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Wednesday morning (AEST) in their final match of the third round of FIFA World Cup qualification.

Australia needed to avoid a five-goal defeat to guarantee their ticket to North America.

Here's how the team got on.

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Did the Socceroos win last night? Saudi Arabia vs. Socceroos score, result

The Socceroos concluded their qualifying campaign in pleasing fashion, claiming a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah.

Crucially, the result secured their spot at the 2026 World Cup. 

Australia has now qualified for the iconic FIFA men's tournament an impressive six times in a row. 

Abdulrahman Alobud opened the scoring for the home side after 19 minutes to keep their slim hopes alive. Salem Aldawsari fed the ball across the byline, leaving the forward with a tap-in.

Then, moments out from half-time, the Socceroos bagged a crucial equaliser. Connor Metcalfe was fed onto goal by Mitch Duke, with the former jamming the ball over Nawaf Alaqidi and into the back of the net.

Connor Metcalfe with a HUGE goal to equalise against Saudi Arabia! 💚💛⁰⁰Right before half time, the Subway #Socceroos are level 💪⁰⁰📱💻📺: Paramount+
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— Subway Socceroos (@Socceroos) June 10, 2025

Australia all but locked in their qualification when Duke struck a few minutes after the interval. Martin Boyle sent in an inch-perfect cross, which the Socceroos striker guided home with a commanding header.

Mitch Duke with the goal that might qualify the #Socceroos for the #FIFAWorldCup 💚💛⁰⁰Beautiful ball in from Boyle and Duke makes no mistake! 💥⁰⁰📱💻📺: Paramount+
📻: ABC Radio via the ABC Listen App #KSAvAUS pic.twitter.com/yhXYpK3spD

— Subway Socceroos (@Socceroos) June 10, 2025

It threatened to get ugly for Saudi Arabia when Ali Majrashi was shown a red card for bringing Boyle down as the last man in the 51st minute, but the decision was overturned by VAR.

The action was limited from there on before the hosts earned a late penalty. Socceroos shot-stopper Mat Ryan – in his 100th national team appearance – made a strong save to his left before the subsequent shot was sprayed wide.

Maty Ryan with a BIG penalty save during his 100th appearance for the Subway #Socceroos! 💚💛⁰⁰📱💻📺: Paramount+
📻: ABC Radio via the ABC Listen App #KSAvAUS pic.twitter.com/eMsGIfwcmi

— Subway Socceroos (@Socceroos) June 10, 2025

Saudi Arabia enjoyed a significant 71 per cent of the possession, but it was Australia who defended astutely and made the most of their opportunities to claim the win.

Saudi Arabia vs. Socceroos goalscorers

Saudi Arabia

• Abdulrahman Alobud (19')

Socceroos

• Connor Metcalfe (42')
• Mitch Duke (48')

Saudi Arabia vs. Socceroos stats

Socceroos World Cup 2026 qualifying results - Third round