Subway Socceroos return to Western Australia for final Second Round qualifier | Football Australia
The match signifies the Subway Socceroos return to Perth for the first time since 2016, having last appeared at HBF Park during a 2-0 victory over Iraq on their way to qualifying for the FIFA World Cup™ in 2018.
The Subway Socceroos will be aiming to secure their place in the Third Round of qualification, taking them one step closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and a sixth consecutive appearance at international football’s showpiece event, being hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Football Australia CEO, James Johnson was looking forward to seeing the Subway Socceroos return to Western Australia.
“This has been a long time coming and we’re so pleased to confirm this match against Palestine at HBF Park,” Johnson said.
“Unfortunately, the COVID pandemic saw a previously scheduled match in 2020 cancelled and since that time, we’ve been working closely with the Western Australian Government through Tourism Western Australia to bring international men’s football back to Perth.
“We know what a strong football community we have in Western Australia, and saw just how passionate they are about our national teams during the CommBank Matildas recent Olympic Qualifiers. We’ve got no doubt that the Subway Socceroos will be welcomed in the same fashion, as they strive for FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualification.
“The Western Australian Government have demonstrated its commitment to football at all levels and has proven time and again its desire to deliver events of the highest quality. We’re extremely appreciative of our partnership and thank them for their ongoing support of our game,” Johnson concluded.
Western Australia Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA said she was very excited to be adding
