SYDNEY, March 21 — Australia’s Scottish connection helped them to a 2-0 victory over a determined Lebanon today to take a step closer to the 2026 World Cup.

St Mirren midfielder Keanu Baccus struck early in the first half before Hearts defender Kye Rowles added a second on 54 minutes in front of a near-full house of 27,000 at Sydney’s Parramatta Stadium.