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Saudi Arabia's shock loss in UAE

In a blow to their chances of automatic qualification, Saudi Arabia have gone down 2-1 to the United Arab Emirates in their penultimate World Cup qualification Group B match in Al Ain City overnight.

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Japan vow 'Samurai Warrior' spirit against Australia

Japan is calling for a united front and the "Samurai Warrior" spirit against Australia in their vital FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on Thursday at what's set to be a rocking Saitama Stadium.

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Langerak replaced by Federici in Caltex Socceroos squad

Goalkeeper Mitch Langerak has been replaced by Adam Federici in the Caltex Socceroos squad for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against Japan and Thailand.

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Japan star's 'bold' message ahead of Aussie showdown

He may not be fit enough to start in Thursday's World Cup qualifier with the Caltex Socceroos, but Japan star Keisuke Honda has implored Japan to take a cavalier approach.

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FFA TV | Caltex Socceroos confident of Japan win

Defender Trent Sainsbury believes the Caltex Socceroos are mentally and physically above Japan and is confident of a crucial World Cup qualifying win in Saitama on Thursday might.

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Injury concern for Japan's Serie A star Nagatomo

There was good news and bad news for Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic as he prepares for two absolutely crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Australia on August 31 and then in Saudi Arabia five days later.