Match story
- Australia fired more attempts (15 vs 2 shots).
- Australia was more accurate in front of goal (27% on target vs 0%).
- Australia held more of the ball (73% possession).
Australia defeated Bangladesh 0-2 in the World Cup - Qualification Asia. The fixture is part of the 2nd Round - Group I - 5 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka. J. Foo officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Bangladesh vs Australia meeting in World Cup - Qualification Asia with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Bangladesh and Australia. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World Cup - Qualification AsiaRecorded meetings: 3 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Australia defeated Bangladesh 0-2 in the World Cup - Qualification Asia. The fixture is part of the 2nd Round - Group I - 5 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka. J. Foo officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Bangladesh vs Australia meeting in World Cup - Qualification Asia with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Bangladesh and Australia. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World Cup - Qualification AsiaRecorded meetings: 3 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
OFC’s 11 votes could prove crucial in Fifa electionStance shows continued backing from smaller nationsThe Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has declared their support for Gianni Infantino following demands for the Fifa president to resign from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation in a development that further highlights world football’s civil war.After a meeting of its executive committee in Fiji on Wednesday, the OFC issued a statement on Friday praising “the progress achieved over the last decade” by Fifa in its first public comments since the abandoned World Cup sell-off plan emerged this month. Continue reading...
The Portuguese Ruben Amorim, AC Milan's fifth coach since Christian Pulisic joined the Rossoneri in August 2023, met face-to-face with the 27-year-old American for the first time. The injured Pulisic has been training individually while AC Milan's preseason tour took it to Scotland, Australia and Indonesia. Amorim reportedly outlined to Pulisic the new role he envisions for the American when he returns to action. The post Christian Pulisic meets his new AC Milan coach appeared first on Soccer America.
Ahead of the beginning of the 2026-27 season without, Cristiano Ronaldo's new coach Ange Postecoglou made an honest take on Al Nassr's trophy hopes: "I don't promise anything." Cristiano Ronaldo has officially rejoined his teammates and completed his first training session at Al Nassr as the squad prepares for the 2026-27 season under new management. However, new head coach Ange Postecoglou was quick to temper expectations ahead of the upcoming campaign, stating plainly: “I do not promise anything.“ Last season, Jorge Jesus was appointed by Al Nassr to snap a multi-year silverware drought, ultimately guiding the club to a Saudi Pro League title. With Jesus now taking charge of the Portugal national team, Postecoglou was brought in as his replacement, tasked with maintaining that championship momentum. Speaking at Thursday’s press conference at the Dar Al Nassr training complex, Postecoglou was asked about the road ahead following a demanding preseason in which Al Nassr posted a 1-3 record: “When we spoke about the challenges, we were aware that there were different circumstances and challenges, but whatever the circumstances, we have to deal with them and prepare well.“ While he stopped short of guaranteeing trophies, the new Al Nassr boss made no secret of his ambition for his debut campaign in Saudi Arabia. “Of course, I do not promise anything, and I have always achieved something in my first season,” he said. “The matter is simply that wherever I go, I love to achieve success,” he added. The captain is back. The message is clear 💛Coach Ange: “The league starts today” 🟡 pic.twitter.com/I8BLGWgPIo— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 13, 2026 Unlike last season, Al Nassr will be competing in the AFC Champions League Elite, Asia’s premier continental tournament, alongside their domestic duties in the Saudi Pro League, the King’s Cup, and the Saudi Super Cup. Ronaldo’s side missed out on the top competition last year, finishing as runners-up in the AFC Champions League Two, but punched their ticket back to the elite tier by winning the SPL title. Postecoglou and his second-season pedigree Under contract through June 2028, Postecoglou’s tenure with the Saudi club extends beyond Ronaldo’s current deal, which runs through June 2027. However, much of the Australian manager’s famed track record has come during his second years in charge, a pattern he readily acknowledges. During his time at Tottenham Hotspur, he famously declared, “I always win things in my second year. Nothing has changed. I don’t say things unless I believe them,” a claim that has consistently held up. That history of second-year triumphs spans stops at South Melbourne, Brisbane Roar, Yokohama F. Marinos, Celtic, and Tottenham, where he ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought by winning the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League. Postecoglou also became the first manager from his country to take charge of a Saudi Pro League side, a milestone he proudly highlighted. “I am proud of where I am working now. I am an Australian born in Greece, and I have become the first Australian coach in Saudi Arabia, just as I was in England and Japan,” he said during the press conference.
Newly-signed winger Haissem Hassan says he grew up watching Celtic play in the Champions League and is determined to make the club a regular presence at the top level of European competition. The 24-year-old, who impressed this summer at the World Cup for Egypt, has joined Martin O'Neill's side as the Champions League play-off first leg with LASK looms next Wednesday.
Hull City clinched a deal for teenage centre-back Lucas Herrington on Wednesday, leaving his former head coach Matt Wells proud. The post Herrington’s Premier League transfer an example for other MLS stars, says Colorado boss Wells appeared first on SoccerNews.
Bundesliga side 1.FC Koln are awaiting Tottenham Hotspur’s final approval to sign winger Mikey Moore on loan. The post ‘Still Waiting’ – Club Ready To Sign Tottenham Talent, Need Spurs’ Sign-off appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Manager Martin O'Neill is backing new arrival Haissem Hassan to "glow" and create "havoc" at Celtic, while the Egypt winger has described his move from Real Oviedo as the "perfect moment". O'Neill revealed that Oviedo rejected an approach in January, with Hassan now ready to link up with fellow summer recruits Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran.
Lucas Herrington says it is "a dream come true" to join Hull City and be given the opportunity to play Premier League football. The 18-year-old Australia defender has signed a five-year deal with the Tigers and becomes their ninth summer transfer. Herrington made two appearances for his country during the World Cup and missed a spot-kick when they were beaten by Egypt on penalties in the last 32.
Newly promoted English Premier League club Hull City's transfer fee for 18-year-old Australian defender Lucas Herrington from the Colorado Rapids, with add-ons, can reportedly exceed $20 million. The Rapids acquired Herrington from the Brisbane Roar for the 2026 MLS season for a fee that earned the Australian club $1 million. The post MLS: Colorado Rapids set club record with sale of teenage defender appeared first on Soccer America.
Headlined by Lucas Herrington’s record move to Hull City, almost a third of the World Cup squad are changing clubs with January’s Asian Cup loomingFrom Socceroos to soccer-moves, the World Cup has launched Australia’s top footballers into the transfer vortex, highlighted by this week’s signing of Lucas Herrington and expected signing of Nestory Irankunda at top-flight European clubs.At just 18, Herrington has completed a blockbuster $33m move to Premier League returnees Hull City from Colorado Rapids in a deal that eclipsed the transfer record for an Australian, previously held by Harry Souttar who moved to Leicester City for $26.3m in 2023. “The opportunity to play in the Premier League, one of the best leagues in the world, is a dream come true,” Herrington said. Continue reading...
Head coach Wouter Vrancken has been speaking to the media before the second leg of Hearts' third-round Europa League qualifier with Benfica. Vrancken admits star striker Claudio Braga has spoken to him about his future but that those talks will remain confidential, with the Belgian coach fully confident that "as long as he's here" last season's PFA Scotland player of the year will remain "100 per cent committed". Vrancken says the Portuguese striker is "staying at the moment" as he's not aware of any "concrete bids" for the player, who's been linked in the media with a possible move away from the club following the departures of Lawrence Shankland, Cammy Devlin and, just this week, Alexandros Kyziridis.
Russell Martin’s new-look Leicester look set to challenge for promotion, while it could be a tough campaign for Notts County and AFC WimbledonHow did it come to this, that a club crowned Premier League champions a decade ago are down in the third tier? Chronic mismanagement across the board has been Leicester’s problem for too long and they need to reset under Russell Martin. Many of the top earners have been shipped out and not much brought in, but there remains enough quality to challenge at this level. Martin has at his disposal plenty of young talents who could finally be given their chance thanks to circumstance and who will be ably supported by Harry Souttar and Stephy Mavididi. Continue reading...
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OFC’s 11 votes could prove crucial in Fifa electionStance shows continued backing from smaller nationsThe Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has declared their support for Gianni Infantino following demands for the Fifa president to resign from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation in a development that further highlights world football’s civil war.After a meeting of its executive committee in Fiji on Wednesday, the OFC issued a statement on Friday praising “the progress achieved over the last decade” by Fifa in its first public comments since the abandoned World Cup sell-off plan emerged this month. Continue reading...
The Portuguese Ruben Amorim, AC Milan's fifth coach since Christian Pulisic joined the Rossoneri in August 2023, met face-to-face with the 27-year-old American for the first time. The injured Pulisic has been training individually while AC Milan's preseason tour took it to Scotland, Australia and Indonesia. Amorim reportedly outlined to Pulisic the new role he envisions for the American when he returns to action. The post Christian Pulisic meets his new AC Milan coach appeared first on Soccer America.
Ahead of the beginning of the 2026-27 season without, Cristiano Ronaldo's new coach Ange Postecoglou made an honest take on Al Nassr's trophy hopes: "I don't promise anything." Cristiano Ronaldo has officially rejoined his teammates and completed his first training session at Al Nassr as the squad prepares for the 2026-27 season under new management. However, new head coach Ange Postecoglou was quick to temper expectations ahead of the upcoming campaign, stating plainly: “I do not promise anything.“ Last season, Jorge Jesus was appointed by Al Nassr to snap a multi-year silverware drought, ultimately guiding the club to a Saudi Pro League title. With Jesus now taking charge of the Portugal national team, Postecoglou was brought in as his replacement, tasked with maintaining that championship momentum. Speaking at Thursday’s press conference at the Dar Al Nassr training complex, Postecoglou was asked about the road ahead following a demanding preseason in which Al Nassr posted a 1-3 record: “When we spoke about the challenges, we were aware that there were different circumstances and challenges, but whatever the circumstances, we have to deal with them and prepare well.“ While he stopped short of guaranteeing trophies, the new Al Nassr boss made no secret of his ambition for his debut campaign in Saudi Arabia. “Of course, I do not promise anything, and I have always achieved something in my first season,” he said. “The matter is simply that wherever I go, I love to achieve success,” he added. The captain is back. The message is clear 💛Coach Ange: “The league starts today” 🟡 pic.twitter.com/I8BLGWgPIo— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 13, 2026 Unlike last season, Al Nassr will be competing in the AFC Champions League Elite, Asia’s premier continental tournament, alongside their domestic duties in the Saudi Pro League, the King’s Cup, and the Saudi Super Cup. Ronaldo’s side missed out on the top competition last year, finishing as runners-up in the AFC Champions League Two, but punched their ticket back to the elite tier by winning the SPL title. Postecoglou and his second-season pedigree Under contract through June 2028, Postecoglou’s tenure with the Saudi club extends beyond Ronaldo’s current deal, which runs through June 2027. However, much of the Australian manager’s famed track record has come during his second years in charge, a pattern he readily acknowledges. During his time at Tottenham Hotspur, he famously declared, “I always win things in my second year. Nothing has changed. I don’t say things unless I believe them,” a claim that has consistently held up. That history of second-year triumphs spans stops at South Melbourne, Brisbane Roar, Yokohama F. Marinos, Celtic, and Tottenham, where he ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought by winning the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League. Postecoglou also became the first manager from his country to take charge of a Saudi Pro League side, a milestone he proudly highlighted. “I am proud of where I am working now. I am an Australian born in Greece, and I have become the first Australian coach in Saudi Arabia, just as I was in England and Japan,” he said during the press conference.
Newly-signed winger Haissem Hassan says he grew up watching Celtic play in the Champions League and is determined to make the club a regular presence at the top level of European competition. The 24-year-old, who impressed this summer at the World Cup for Egypt, has joined Martin O'Neill's side as the Champions League play-off first leg with LASK looms next Wednesday.
Hull City clinched a deal for teenage centre-back Lucas Herrington on Wednesday, leaving his former head coach Matt Wells proud. The post Herrington’s Premier League transfer an example for other MLS stars, says Colorado boss Wells appeared first on SoccerNews.
Bundesliga side 1.FC Koln are awaiting Tottenham Hotspur’s final approval to sign winger Mikey Moore on loan. The post ‘Still Waiting’ – Club Ready To Sign Tottenham Talent, Need Spurs’ Sign-off appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Manager Martin O'Neill is backing new arrival Haissem Hassan to "glow" and create "havoc" at Celtic, while the Egypt winger has described his move from Real Oviedo as the "perfect moment". O'Neill revealed that Oviedo rejected an approach in January, with Hassan now ready to link up with fellow summer recruits Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran.
Lucas Herrington says it is "a dream come true" to join Hull City and be given the opportunity to play Premier League football. The 18-year-old Australia defender has signed a five-year deal with the Tigers and becomes their ninth summer transfer. Herrington made two appearances for his country during the World Cup and missed a spot-kick when they were beaten by Egypt on penalties in the last 32.
Newly promoted English Premier League club Hull City's transfer fee for 18-year-old Australian defender Lucas Herrington from the Colorado Rapids, with add-ons, can reportedly exceed $20 million. The Rapids acquired Herrington from the Brisbane Roar for the 2026 MLS season for a fee that earned the Australian club $1 million. The post MLS: Colorado Rapids set club record with sale of teenage defender appeared first on Soccer America.
Headlined by Lucas Herrington’s record move to Hull City, almost a third of the World Cup squad are changing clubs with January’s Asian Cup loomingFrom Socceroos to soccer-moves, the World Cup has launched Australia’s top footballers into the transfer vortex, highlighted by this week’s signing of Lucas Herrington and expected signing of Nestory Irankunda at top-flight European clubs.At just 18, Herrington has completed a blockbuster $33m move to Premier League returnees Hull City from Colorado Rapids in a deal that eclipsed the transfer record for an Australian, previously held by Harry Souttar who moved to Leicester City for $26.3m in 2023. “The opportunity to play in the Premier League, one of the best leagues in the world, is a dream come true,” Herrington said. Continue reading...
Head coach Wouter Vrancken has been speaking to the media before the second leg of Hearts' third-round Europa League qualifier with Benfica. Vrancken admits star striker Claudio Braga has spoken to him about his future but that those talks will remain confidential, with the Belgian coach fully confident that "as long as he's here" last season's PFA Scotland player of the year will remain "100 per cent committed". Vrancken says the Portuguese striker is "staying at the moment" as he's not aware of any "concrete bids" for the player, who's been linked in the media with a possible move away from the club following the departures of Lawrence Shankland, Cammy Devlin and, just this week, Alexandros Kyziridis.
Russell Martin’s new-look Leicester look set to challenge for promotion, while it could be a tough campaign for Notts County and AFC WimbledonHow did it come to this, that a club crowned Premier League champions a decade ago are down in the third tier? Chronic mismanagement across the board has been Leicester’s problem for too long and they need to reset under Russell Martin. Many of the top earners have been shipped out and not much brought in, but there remains enough quality to challenge at this level. Martin has at his disposal plenty of young talents who could finally be given their chance thanks to circumstance and who will be ably supported by Harry Souttar and Stephy Mavididi. Continue reading...
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