Socceroos coach names 29-man squad for final World Cup qualifiers

The players are set to arrive in Qatar's capital Doha over the next three days as Australia attempts to qualify for a fifth consecutive World Cup

May 28, 2022 10:08 am | Updated 10:08 am IST - SYDNEY:

Ajdin Hrustic scores a penalty during a match. File.

Ajdin Hrustic scores a penalty during a match. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters

Two players who achieved recent European club honors were among a squad of 29 named by Socceroos coach Graham Arnold on May 28 for Australia's final World Cup qualifying campaign in Qatar in June.

Ajdin Hrustic became a Europa League champion with Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville this month while Tom Rogic won the Scottish Premier League with Celtic FC.

The players are set to arrive in Qatar's capital Doha over the next three days as Australia attempts to qualify for a fifth consecutive World Cup.

The Socceroos' qualification hopes come down to a playoff match against United Arab Emirates on June 7 at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. If Australia wins that match, it will play Peru on June 13 at the same stadium.

The winner of the UAE-Australia match vs. Peru will join Group D featuring France, Denmark, and Tunisia at the World Cup which will be held between November 21 and December 18.

"We have selected a large squad for this window for a few reasons, but first and foremost because so many of our players have been in great form for their clubs over recent months," Arnold said.

"Additionally, with several players set to enter the UAE match on yellow cards, we needed to ensure that we have cover in every area to ensure we're not caught short at any time." The Socceroos will play a friendly against Jordan in Qatar on June 1 to warm up for the UAE match.

Australia squad: Nathanial Atkinson, Aziz Behich, Martin Boyle, Nicholos D'Agostino, Jason Davidson, Milos Degenek, Kenny Dougall, Mitchell Duke, Denis Genreau, Craig Goodwin, Ajdin Hrustic, Jackson Irvine, Fran Karacic, Joel King, Mathew Leckie, Awer Mabil, Jamie Maclaren, Riley McGree, Aaron Mooy, Andrew Redmayne, Tom Rogic, Kye Rowles, Mathew Ryan, Trent Sainsbury, Gianni Stensness, Adam Taggart, Marco Tilio, Danny Vukovic, Bailey Wright.

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