Australia Draws 2-2 Against Bahrain in Qualifier

Kusini Yengi's remarkable performance, including a goal just 40 seconds into the match and another in stoppage time, salvaged a 2-2 draw for Australia against Bahrain in their World Cup qualifier. The Socceroos initially took the lead but conceded two quick goals late in the game, putting their position in jeopardy. Yengi's late equalizer, which underwent a VAR check before being confirmed, marked his significant impact despite earlier missed opportunities. This result leaves Australia in second place in Asia's Group C, trailing behind Japan, and just ahead of a tightly packed group of challengers. Australia's coach Tony Popovic is now facing pressure to adjust tactics after four draws in six matches. The draw extends Popovic's unbeaten start to four games as the team prepares for their next qualifier against Indonesia.