The Australian national football team, the Socceroos, is preparing for two friendly matches in the Middle East. A squad including seven players without international experience has been selected, while security remains a major concern ahead of the trip to Amman. Matches against Qatar and Jordan are scheduled, but concerns regarding safety have been raised by the players, prompting ongoing assessment of the situation.
Socceroos on alert: friendlies in the Middle East with a new squad
This article was updated at 06:35.