Australia book World Cup place

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Australia book World Cup place

By Dhanjay Deo

14/06/2022

Australia beat the UAE and Peru in Qatar in play-offs to seal their place at the World Cup

Australia became the 31st team to book their place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup after beating Peru 5-4 on penalties in an intercontinental play-off in Qatar.

Goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne was the hero as he saved the final kick.

This will be Australia's fifth World Cup in a row, having qualified every time since 2006.

They will be in Group D alongside holders France, Denmark and Tunisia.

The World Cup's final team will be decided tomorrow when Costa Rica face New Zealand at 6am tomorrow.

[Source: BBC]

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