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Australia secured one of the Sam Gagner Jersey last places at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after beating Peru on penalties in an intercontinental playoff, thanks in large part to the heroics of substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne.The Socceroos have now qualfied for every World Cup since 2006 and have become a regular fixture in the FIFA tournament, however they have olny won two matches in 17 attempts.Officially part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Australia rarely have an easy route to the World Cup and must punch above their weight once at the tournament in true Au sie underdog spirit. The Socceroos qualified for the 2018 World Cup Sergei Bobrovsky Kids Jersey in Ru sia after defeating Honduras 3-0 in a playoff tie.Australia were drawn in Group C for the tournament alongside France, Denmark and Peru.They took on eventual champions France first up, and despite equalising in the 62nd minute via Mile Jedinak, would end up losing 2-1 after conceding a late own-goal.The Socceroos played Denmark next and had to settle for a 1-1 draw with another Jedinak penalty securing the team a point after Christian Eriksen scored after just seven minutes.In Australia's last group game against Peru, both teams needed Denmark to lose their Nick Foligno Jersey final match to stand any chance of progre sing bu the Danes drew 0-0 with France.Peru ended up beating the Socceroos 2-0 as Australia finished bottom of Group C with one point from three games.MORE: | Prior to 2022, the Socceroos have only ever progre sed to the knockout stages of a World Cup once when they did so in 2006.In their first appearance at the tournament since 1974 that was secured with a penalty shootout win against Uruguay, Australia were drawn in Group F alongside Brazil, Croatia and Japan.Needing a positive result first up, the Socceroos came from 1-0 down against Japan to win 3-1 after scoring three goals in the final 10 minutes.Australia were Pierre-Luc Dubois Kids Jersey brought back down to earth somewhat against Brazil in a 2-0 lo s but did keep a first-half clean sheet against the reigning champions.Croatia then awaited in the Socceroos' final group game with the green and gold only needing a point to progre s.A dramatic game saw Croatia twice take the lead only for Australia to equalise both times in a fiery 2-2 draw that saw Josip Simunic memorably handed three yellow cards.The Socceroos faced eventual champions Cam Atkinson Men Jersey Italy in the round of 16 and were beaten 1-0 courtesy of a controversial penalty converted byFrancesco Totti in injury-time.Australia were adamant Lucas Neill's challenge on Fabio Gro so wasn't worthy of a spot-kick as their fine run ended on a sour note. It's Australia Day All of 's World Cup goals | FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) YearRoundGamesWinsDrawsLo sesGFGA1974Group stage3012052006Round of 164112562010Group stage3111362014Group stage3003392018Group stage3012252022Round of 16320246

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