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2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Graham Arnold ready to begin Australia's World Cup journey

Ahead of Australia's first qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, Socceroos boss Graham Arnold sat down with ESPN for an exclusive interview.

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