Hard Road Ahead after Australia Held to 2-2 Draw with Oman in World Cup Qualifier

Mathew Leckie battles for possession with Ahmed Al-Khamisi during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifier match between Oman and Australia at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman on February 01, 2022. Photo by Adil Al Naimi/Getty Images

Australia’s World Cup qualifying hopes have been dealt a blow after Oman held them to a 2-2 draw in their World Cup qualifying match in Muscat, Oman, on Tuesday night.

The draw leaves Australia third in their group, three points behind Japan and four behind Saudi Arabia, the two teams they have to play in the remaining qualifying matches.