Socceroos react to Palestine 0-1 Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

The Subway Socceroos are off to a perfect start with two wins and six points from their opening two FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers after defeating Palestine 1-0 in Kuwait City.

Harry Souttar scored the winner midway through the first period with another towering header for Australia in a tough battle for Graham Arnold’s men.

It was a rigid display at the back for Australia, with Souttar and Kye Rowles defending balls into the box with a series of important interventions while Maty Ryan's crucial save at the end of the first half was critical.

Catch up on all the reaction from Ryan, Souttar, Mitch Duke, Brandon Borrello and Arnie post match.

Maty Ryan: "It was a good eye opener for everyone"

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Harry Souttar: Scoring gets sweeter & sweeter

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Mitch Duke: Souttar is a cheat code

Brandon Borrello: We're happy with the result but room for improvement

Graham Arnold: Proud the boys got it done