Ready, Set, Play: Socceroos headline a massive September on the Gold Coast
The Subway Socceroos will host their first ever international in Queensland's Gold Coast region on Thursday, 5 September against Bahrain, to commence the third round of FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers.
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Subway Socceroos Head Coach, Graham Arnold, said his squad would be focused on making a strong start when they travel to Robina Stadium.
“Firstly, I think it’s fantastic we continue to play games in new locations, allowing more fans around Australia the chance to see the Socceroos in their own backyard,” Arnold said.
“I often speak with the players about the privilege of representing your nation on home soil, and even more so in your hometown in front of family and friends. We’ve got several players from south-east Queensland and this game represents a special moment for them. It’s also something that can inspire the next generation of Socceroos watching on from the stands."
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“This is the beginning of a very important period for us, and we’re looking forward to kicking things off on the Gold Coast,” concluded Arnold.
Experience Gold Coast CEO, John Warn said: "What a coup for football fans and our city to secure a World Cup Qualifier and see the Socceroos in action.
"It is testament to the quality of our venues and facilities that the Gold Coast is increasingly becoming a destination of choice for major sporting events,” Warn concluded
In and around the Subway Socceroos clash against Bahrain, there are plenty of reasons for sport-lovers, and football fans in particular, to visit the Gold Coast, and the state of Queensland.
The location of the Socceroos' clash, Robina Stadium, in the northern suburbs and hosts regular sporting events with Gold Coast Titans' NRL and NRLW sides calling the stadium home alongside occasional State of Origin and rugby union matches.
Across town, People First Stadium, the showpiece arena for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, plays host to AFL side Gold Coast Suns along with annual local and international cricket matches.
The Gold Coast region is world famous for it's picturesque natural landscapes, with stunning beaches to the East and the Hinterland mountains surrounding the West. September will showcase a number of extreme sporting events which take centre stage across Gold Coast's iconic scenery.
These include the Lifesaving World Championships between the 20th August - 8th September, along with both the 2024 Spartan APAC Championship (7th - 8th September) and BMX 2024 AusCycling Racing Championships (19th - 22nd September).
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**Tickets for the Socceroos' Round 3 Qualifier against Bahrain at Robina Stadium are now exhausted, however a limited number of tickets will be made available towards the end of August, on a first come, first serve basis – with on-sale details to be conveyed via our channels. Stay tuned.
Match Details
Australia v Bahrain
Thursday, 5 September 2024
Robina Stadium, Gold Coast
Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST
Tickets: Start from $15 Child, $20 Concession, $29 Adult, and $58 Family. Tickets from Ticketmaster.
Broadcast: 10, Paramount+