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SoccerCommentsSocceroos rescue point in rollercoaster World Cup clash

Australia have recovered from conceding two goals in two minutes to snatch a draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bahrain and stay second in the group.

Glenn Moore

SoccerCommentsSocceroos ready for any Saudi approach in crunch clash

With a parochial Melbourne crowd at their backs, the Socceroos are ready for whatever Saudi Arabia throw at them in their huge World Cup qualifier.

Anna Harrington

SoccerCommentsSocceroos drop Irankunda, call up Grant and Caceres

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has dropped Nestory Irankunda and recalled Sydney's Rhyan Grant for World Cup qualifiers against Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

Anna Harrington

SoccerSocceroos ignore mission impossible history in Japan

Striker Mitch Duke says the Socceroos are ignoring their winless record against Japan in Japan ahead of Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier in Saitama.

Steve Larkin

FootballComments‘Back that up’: Socceroos’ Japan warning

After getting a first-up win at home, the real challenge for new Socceroos coach Tony Popovic comes in just a few days against Japan.

Val Migliaccio

SoccerVideoCommentsPopovic's Socceroos sink China to revive World Cup hope

The Socceroos have downed China 3-1 in Tony Popovic's first game as coach to revive Australia's hopes of qualifying for the next World Cup.

Steve Larkin

World Cup SoccerDevine inspires NZ women to rout India in T20 World Cup

Sophie Devine has inspired her New Zealand side to a shock win in the Women's T20 World Cup, bowling out India for 102 to triumph by 58 runs in Dubai.

Staff Writers

World Cup SoccerSouth Africa beat West Indies at Women's T20 World Cup

A rampant South African team have inflicted a 10-wicket defeat on the West Indies in their opening Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai.

Staff Writers

FootballCommentsLuongo returns to Socceroos fold

An English Premier League midfielder has been named in the latest Socceroos squad after coming out of international retirement.

Marco Monteverde

Soccer CommentsFormer Glory boss set to take on Socceroos challenge

Football Australia appear to have settled on the next coach of the Socceroos with former Perth Glory boss Tony Popovic set to take over the national team.

Jake Santa Maria

SoccerCommentsFootball Australia CEO backs Arnold as Socceroos coach

The Socceroos' poor World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Indonesia have piled pressure on Graham Arnold, but the coach has Football Australia's backing.

Anna Harrington

SoccerArnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has some thinking to do after a 0-0 draw with Indonesia compounded a horror start to the latest round of World Cup qualifying.

Anna Harrington

SoccerCommentsArnold wants reaction from Socceroos against Indonesia

The Socceroos stumbled against Bahrain at home and coach Graham Arnold is seeking a positive response when they play Indonesia away on Tuesday.

Anna Harrington

SoccerCommentsPremiumCool, calm, collected and in control: the Circati way

Alessandro Circati has just three international caps to his name, but the Perth SC and Glory product already looms as the Socceroos’ starting centre-back for the next decade.

Ben Smith

SoccerComments‘Harsh truths’ face Socceroos after horror upset defeat

One game into the pivotal third phase of their World Cup qualifying campaign, and the Socceroos are already facing some “harsh truths” following their shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain on the Gold Coast.

Ben Smith

SoccerCommentsShockeroos: Australia succumb to historic Bahrain defeat

A 10-man Socceroos have stuttered out of the blocks in their opening third-round AFC Asian Qualifier as they fell to a dismal 1-0 loss to Bahrain on the Gold Coast.

Ben Smith

SoccerCommentsPremiumNo complacency for Socceroos as Cup qualification heats up

They may be ranked 66 places lower than Australia, but Socceroos Kye Rowles and Mitchell Duke are treating Bahrain with the utmost respect ahead of their World Cup qualifier on the Gold Coast.

Ben Smith

SoccerCommentsPremiumArnie buoyed by Irankunda’s newfound Bayern belief

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has noticed a difference in wunderkind Nestory Irankunda since his off-season move to Bayern Munich — and it bodes well for the national team.

Ben Smith

SoccerCommentsDepth has Socceroos flying high for World Cup qualifying

Optimism is abounding within the Socceroos squad, with added depth and the rise of several first-team players giving Australia a shot in the arm ahead of a pivotal phase of World Cup qualifying.

Ben Smith

SoccerPremiumWA trio to kick off Socceroos’ World Cup qualifiers

Three West Australian products will fly to Queensland next week as the Socceroos begin what they hope will be their final qualifying phase before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ben Smith

SoccerVideoCommentsPremiumArnie backs Taggart to fight for World Cup jersey

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has backed Adam Taggart to keep himself in the mix for World Cup selection as the countdown to North America in 2026 hits two years.

Ben Smith

SoccerCommentsCricket star’s pointed post for Palestine team’s trip to WA

Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja says he is confused as to why the Socceroos are playing against ‘a country that our government doesn’t even recognise’ when they meet Palestine in Perth.

Jackson Barrett

SoccerCommentsPremiumWA trio set to benefit amid nine fresh faces for Socceroos

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has vowed to swing the changes ahead of their clash with Palestine on Tuesday night, with three WA boys firming for a chance to start in their hometown.

Ben Smith

SoccerCommentsPremiumThe kids are alright: Boyle a fan of generation next

Socceroos winger Martin Boyle has given his endorsement to Australia’s young guns and backed wunderkind Nestory Irankunda to flourish in the next stage of his career.

Ben Smith