The third round of AFC World Cup qualifying begins for the Socceroos on the Gold Coast as they host Bahrain on Thursday.
Australia breezed through the second round of qualifying, winning every game without conceding a goal, but they will be given a tougher time this round as they come up against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
This means they will want to get off to a good start against Bahrain to set themselves up for success and a stress-free qualification, something that hasn't been the case in recent years.
MORE: Socceroos World Cup qualifying fixtures, results | When is the Socceroos' next match?
How to watch Socceroos vs. Bahrain: TV channel, live stream details
The Socceroos qualifier against Bahrain is available on free-to-air television in Australia, with the match being broadcast on Channel 10.
The game will also be available to be live streamed on 10Play, as well as on Paramount+.
| TV | Channel 10 |
|---|---|
| Live stream | 10Play, Paramount+ |
What time is Socceroos vs. Bahrain in Australia?
The Socceroos clash on the Gold Coast begins at 8:10 p.m. AEST on Thursday, September 5th.
This corresponds to 7:40 p.m. in Adelaide, and 6:10 p.m. in Perth.
The match is being played at Robina Stadium, the first time the national team has ever played on the Gold Coast.
Socceroos 24-man squad for World Cup qualifiers
| Position | Name | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Maty Ryan | AS Roma (Italy) | 93 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper | Joe Gauci | Aston Villa (England) | 4 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper | Paul Izzo | Randers (Denmark) | 0 | 0 |
| Defender | Aziz Behich | Melbourne City | 71 | 2 |
| Defender | Harry Souttar | Sheffield United (England) | 30 | 11 |
| Defender | Kye Rowles | Hearts (Scotland) | 21 | 1 |
| Defender | Cameron Burgess | Ipswich Town (England) | 9 | 0 |
| Defender | Lewis Miller | Hibernian (Scotland) | 6 | 0 |
| Defender | Thomas Deng | Albirex Niigata (Japan) | 4 | 0 |
| Defender | Alessandro Circati | Parma (Italy) | 2 | 0 |
| Midfielder | Jackson Irvine | St. Pauli (Germany) | 70 | 11 |
| Midfielder | Connor Metcalfe | St. Pauli (Germany) | 23 | 0 |
| Midfielder | Keanu Baccus | Mansfield Town (England) | 19 | 1 |
| Midfielder | Aiden O'Neill | Standard Liege (Belgium) | 13 | 0 |
| Midfielder | Cam Devlin | Hearts (Scotland) | 4 | 0 |
| Midfielder | Josh Nisbet | Ross County (Scotland) | 2 | 0 |
| Forward | Mitch Duke | Machida Zelvia | 40 | 12 |
| Forward | Awer Mabil | Grasshoppers (Switzerland) | 33 | 9 |
| Forward | Martin Boyle | Hibernian (Scotland) | 29 | 9 |
| Forward | Craig Goodwin | Al-Wehda (Saudi Arabia) | 25 | 6 |
| Forward | Adam Taggart | Perth Glory | 19 | 7 |
| Forward | Kusini Yengi | Portsmouth (England) | 8 | 4 |
| Forward | Sam Silvera | Portsmouth (England) | 6 | 0 |
| Forward | Nestory Irankunda | Bayern Munich (Germany) | 2 | 1 |
Socceroos World Cup qualifiers in September
The Socceroos will first host Bahrain on the Gold Coast on September 5, before travelling to near neighbours Indonesia on September 10.
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
| 5 September 2024 | Socceroos vs Bahrain | Robina Stadium |
| 10 September 2024 | Indonesia vs Socceroos | Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium |