Football South Australia celebrates the news that Football Australia, The Government of South Australia and the South Australian Tourism Commission yesterday announced that the Subway Socceroos will be returning to Adelaide for a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifier against China PR. The match is set to take place at Adelaide Oval on Thursday, 10 October 2024.
This marks the first time in seven years that South Australian football fans will have the opportunity to see our national team in action on home soil. The fixture is part of the Round Three AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road To 26 Qualification campaign.
Adelaide Oval will host the exciting event with kick off time to be confirmed. Tickets starting from $15 for children, available through Ticketek
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The match presents a unique opportunity for South Australian players in the Socceroos squad to represent their country in front of a home crowd. Recent squads have featured local talents such as Joe Gauci, Nestory Irankunda, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, and Kusini Yengi.
South Australia's Acting Premier, Minister Susan Close, expressed excitement about the upcoming match: "We can't wait to welcome the Socceroos back to Adelaide for the first time in more than seven years. This match adds to South Australia's non-stop events calendar and demonstrates the Malinauskas Government's commitment to deliver world-class major events."
Football South Australia encourages all local football fans to show their support for the Socceroos and create an electric atmosphere at Adelaide Oval. This is a fantastic opportunity to witness international football at its highest level and support our national team on their road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.
The match will be broadcast live on 10 Paramount.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Ticketek or Football Australia's website