Australia Bolsters Squad with Taggart, Hrustic for Lebanon Qualifiers

In preparation for critical World Cup qualifiers, Coach Graham Arnold recalls key players, aiming to strengthen the team amidst injury challenges.

Coach Graham Arnold recalls Adam Taggart and Ajdin Hrustic to the Australia squad for World Cup qualifiers against Lebanon, highlighting their strong performances.
The matches against Lebanon are set for March 21 in Sydney and March 26 in Canberra, with the latter serving as Lebanon's 'home' fixture on neutral territory due to the war in Gaza.
Australia leads their World Cup qualifying group, with Lebanon in second place. The top two teams will advance to Asia's third stage of qualifying for the 2026 finals.
Long-serving defender Aziz Behich and other key players are sidelined due to injuries, challenging the team's depth.
Arnold emphasizes the importance of regeneration and depth in the national team squad for future international success.