: It was the first time since 2006 that Australia advanced to the knockout stages.
: Led by goalkeeper Mathew Ryan and defender Harry Souttar , Australia kept their second consecutive clean sheet, frustrating a Danish attack that featured stars like Christian Eriksen . Contrast in Expectations FIFA World Cup : Australia vs Denmark
On November 30, 2022, Australia secured a historic 1-0 victory at the Al Janoub Stadium. The decisive moment came in the 60th minute when finished a brilliant solo counter-attack, swerving past Danish defenders to slot a low shot into the far corner. This win was significant for several reasons: : It was the first time since 2006