Socceroos get lucky with place in second highest pot for World Cup draw

Australia’s path out of the group stage at next year’s World Cup has, theoretically, been simplified but a Group of Death remains a possibility

Australia’s path out of the group stage at next year’s World Cup has, theoretically, been simplified but a Group of Death remains a possibility

Football: FIFA has confirmed the Socceroos will be placed in Pot 2 for next month’s World Cup draw, delivering a boost to Australia’s knockout stage hopes.

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The Socceroos’ place in Pot 2 for the FIFA World Cup draw on Saturday December 6 AEDT has been confirmed by FIFA overnight, in an announcement which also revealed that top seeds Spain and Argentina will be placed on the…

The Socceroos’ chances of reaching the knockout stages at next year’s FIFA World Cup have received a massive early boost with confirmation Australia will be placed in the second highest pot at next month’s tournament draw.

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