
Socceroos defender Kye Rowles is relishing being back in his home town on the Gold Coast, but his mission is to secure a third-round World Cup qualifier win over Bahrain and put the side on track for the ultimate prize.
Australia are seeking automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup but must finish top two in their group, which includes Saudi Arabia and Japan, two sides they failed to beat in qualification for the last World Cup.