The today Karl Stefanovic and Sara Abo claim that there is a big problem with the world cup win of the Socceroos

The Soccerose have officially qualified for a sixth consecutive world cup after beating Saudi Aarabia, but the Federation Square of Melbourne remained unusually quiet on Wednesday morning.

After their upset 1-0 win over Japan, the socceroos only had to avoid the defeat with fewer than five goals in Jeddah to seal the qualification of the World Cup Finals for the first time in 12 years.

Australia eventually surpassed Saudi Arabia with a 2-1 victory to book their ticket to the World Cup of next year.

The Today Show emphasized the unusual absence of parties in the iconic Victorian monument – a stark contrast with some of the scenes that have marked triumphs.

Nine reporter Isabel Quinlan was at Federation Square – usually a buzzing hub for Aussie -football fans during major competitions.

Today Host Karl Stefanovic Jacked about the absence of people everywhere near the reporter.

“You just just have to celebrate alone,” he noticed.

Quinlan shot back: ‘I know! These are all my friends. Look at us – Woohoo! ‘

When the live cross returned to the studio, Stefanovic noticed how terrible the turnout was.

“It’s Fed Square, Sez. Come on, “he said.

Co-host Sara Abo replied: ‘Yes, exactly. Most people forgot it, I think Karlos. ‘

Only hours before today’s live cross, Mitch Duke sealed the victory, although he was not even part of the last two world cup qualifications of the Socceroos.

Duke, who was omitted for a second consecutive window from Tony Popovic’s team, just to earn a late postponement, is it all soaked.

The experienced striker came from the bank in the 1-0 win over Japan who effectively sealed automatic qualification for the 2026 tournament.

Then Popovic Duke called on to start against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, where Australia only had to avoid the defeat with fewer than five goals.

After they admitted the opener, things looked dangerous for Australia.

Then, in the 42nd minute, Teed Teed on Connor Metcalfe to score the equalizer.

Three minutes after the break, the much malignant veteran striker threw home a header to set Australia in the front with his first goal since January 2024.

“I didn’t even have to be here, to be honest,” said Duke.

“Mat Leckie was injured and I was a late call.” ‘

He joked: ‘I got out of the voodoo doll and maybe wounded Leckie. No, joke, sorry, size.

‘But it feels good, and probably a good way to silence some of the keyboard fighters. Feels good. ‘

The veteran striker had been open earlier that keyboard fighters and critics came to social media for him after he had missed the opportunities in the Asian Cup Quarter Final Exit last year.

He also enjoyed the Australia reversal in qualifying after Tony Popovic took over from Graham Arnold, who resigned after a loss and signed his first two games.

“It feels damn good,” said Duke.

‘Not the best start (to qualify) to be honest, and to get us here, in automatic qualification, we haven’t done that for a while, just feel incredible.

‘Personal triumph feels very good, but I am more happy for the boys.

“It is also a game of big moments, and everyone stepped up when they had to.”

Duke knows that he must continue to kick equipment to keep his place prior to next year’s next year’s tournament.

“Mate, all I can do is take on the opportunities when they are presented to me, do well with club football, and hope I just keep doing well, and that’s all you can do,” he said.

‘And to be honest, there are many young players going.

“Mo Toure When he came up, he is an absolute beast.

“So I think there are also exciting prospects, especially with the strikers and the young people.”