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Steeled Socceroos' belief rising ahead of Egypt clash

Steeled Socceroos' belief rising ahead of Egypt clash

The Socceroos believe their extended build-up to the World Cup and competitive tension will hold them in good stead now they are in the knockouts.

Socceroos veer left to get it right at World Cup

Socceroos veer left to get it right at World Cup

Socceroos veer left to get it right at World Cup

Socceroos veer left to get it right at World Cup

Playing Jordan Bos on the right, with Aziz Behich on the left, was a masterstroke against Paraguay and the Socceroos could repeat the dose against Egypt

Socceroos to face Egypt in bid for World Cup history

Socceroos to face Egypt in bid for World Cup history

Socceroos to face Egypt in bid for World Cup history

Socceroos to face Egypt in bid for World Cup history

The Socceroos' bid for an elusive World Cup knockout win will come down to a do-or-die clash with Egypt in the round of 32.

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Life's a Beach: Socceroos goalkeeper embracing fame

Life's a Beach: Socceroos goalkeeper embracing fame

Socceroos goalkeeper Patrick Beach's newfound fame has extended to having a beach temporarily renamed in his honour, but he is taking it all in stride.

'Best wing-back in the world': Bos runs the show

'Best wing-back in the world': Bos runs the show

Socceroo Jordan Bos was dominant at right wing-back in Australia's 0-0 draw with Paraguay, delivering a World Cup performance that has everyone talking.

Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site

Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site

Thousands of fans have packed Melbourne's Federation Square to support the Socceroos, with one person arrested for allegedly setting off a flare in the crowd.

Scoreless wonder: 'special' Socceroos book last-32 spot

Scoreless wonder: 'special' Socceroos book last-32 spot

The Socceroos have sealed progression to the World Cup round of 32 by playing out a 0-0 draw with Paraguay that delivers second place in Group D.

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Socceroos ready with World Cup fate in their hands

Socceroos ready with World Cup fate in their hands

Socceroos ready with World Cup fate in their hands

Socceroos ready with World Cup fate in their hands

The Socceroos have their World Cup fate in their hands with all eyes on whether coach Tony Popovic unleashes Nestory Irankunda from the start against Paraguay.

Popovic cagey on Irankunda start for Paraguay

Popovic cagey on Irankunda start for Paraguay

Popovic cagey on Irankunda start for Paraguay

Popovic cagey on Irankunda start for Paraguay

Whether Nestory Irankunda will start against Paraguay remains a mystery, but Socceroos coach Tony Popovic will be forced to make at least two changes.

'There is no tomorrow' for desperate Paraguay

'There is no tomorrow' for desperate Paraguay

'There is no tomorrow' for desperate Paraguay

'There is no tomorrow' for desperate Paraguay

Paraguay will play like there is no tomorrow against the Socceroos, with both teams having World Cup knockout qualification on the line.

Socceroos determined to get best out of their Bos man

Socceroos determined to get best out of their Bos man

Socceroos determined to get best out of their Bos man

Socceroos determined to get best out of their Bos man

The Socceroos need to find a way to get Jordan Bos into the game more against Paraguay, as they seek to nail down qualification to the World Cup knockouts.

How failed socialist utopia ties Australia to Paraguay

How failed socialist utopia ties Australia to Paraguay

How failed socialist utopia ties Australia to Paraguay

How failed socialist utopia ties Australia to Paraguay

World Cup opponents Australia and Paraguay have a unique connection through a bid to create a socialist utopia in the South American country, 130 years ago.

Numbers in Australia's favour for World Cup progression

Numbers in Australia's favour for World Cup progression

Numbers in Australia's favour for World Cup progression

Numbers in Australia's favour for World Cup progression

The Socceroos are all but through to the World Cup knockout stage, bar a disaster, but cannot think that far ahead with their Paraguay clash looming.

Socceroos won't press handbrake in qualification bid

Socceroos won't press handbrake in qualification bid

Socceroos won't press handbrake in qualification bid

Socceroos won't press handbrake in qualification bid

The Socceroos aren't overthinking ahead of their crunch World Cup clash with Paraguay, solely focused on claiming another victory rather than permutations.

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'A sport for everyone': Socceroo's bid for support

Defender Jason Geria wants students to be able to watch Australia play Paraguay, then more government support to help uncover the Socceroos of tomorrow.

'Game of life or death': Paraguay ready for Socceroos

The only Paraguayan to ever play in the A-League Men, Fernando Romero expects his countrymen to take it up to the Socceroos at the World Cup.

Socceroos want their own Leckie moment at World Cup

The Socceroos can lean into memories of injured veteran Mathew Leckie's heroic goal against Qatar as they chase their own moment of history against Paraguay.

English investors save A-League club... well half of it

Central Coast's A-League Men side have been rescued in a takeover involving English club QPR, but the Mariners' A-League Women team remains in limbo.

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'Expect the unexpected': Socceroos' South American test

The Socceroos know they have a shocking record against South American opposition as they gear up for their crunch World Cup encounter with Paraguay.

'Never easy': Jedinak brushes off Socceroos critics

Socceroos assistant coach Mile Jedinak won't buy into criticism of Australia's starting line-up against the United States and if they were too defensive.

Ange's old Japanese powerhouse goes for an Aussie again

Steve Corica has joined Yokohama F Marinos as coach, following in the footsteps of fellow Australians Ange Postecoglou, Kevin Muscat and Harry Kewell.

Careless whisper: the aside that's cost Paraguay dear

Ahead of facing Australia in a pivotal World Cup clash, Paraguay are counting the cost of midfielder Miguel Almiron's history-making suspension.

How Socceroos will reboot for high-stakes Paraguay game

The Socceroos can seal second spot in group D at the World Cup with a win or draw against Paraguay - and they are determined to bounce out of the blocks.

Socceroos boss insists big calls didn't lead to US loss

Coach Tony Popovic didn't start Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States, but is adamant personnel wasn't the issue.

'Frozen on the big stage': greats weigh in on US loss

The Socceroos looked overawed in their 2-0 World Cup loss to the United States, with Harry Kewell and Wayne Rooney among those lamenting the performance.

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