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Socceroos ready to seize chance to shock the world

Socceroos ready to seize chance to shock the world

The Socceroos are full of youthful enthusiasm and hype and are ready to again silence doubters on the World Cup stage, starting with Turkey.

Look out Socceroos: US start World Cup with record haul

Look out Socceroos: US start World Cup with record haul

Look out Socceroos: US start World Cup with record haul

Look out Socceroos: US start World Cup with record haul

The United States will be full of confidence when they face Australia at the World Cup next week, having dominated Paraguay in a 4-1 victory.

Socceroos ready to 'spoil the party' after Turkey jabs

Socceroos ready to 'spoil the party' after Turkey jabs

Socceroos ready to 'spoil the party' after Turkey jabs

Socceroos ready to 'spoil the party' after Turkey jabs

After Turkey captain Hakan Calhanoglu said his team should dominate their World Cup opener, Socceroos boss Tony Popovic wants his charges to spoil the party.

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The change that took Socceroos captain to a new level

The change that took Socceroos captain to a new level

Socceroos captain Maty Ryan believes fatherhood and learning to let go of some of his meticulous routines delivered the best form of his career.

Socceroos boss makes call on post-World Cup future

Socceroos boss makes call on post-World Cup future

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has extended his contract until after the 2027 Asian Cup, in a boost ahead of Australia's World Cup campaign.

'Mo is healthy': Socceroos allay fears over striker

'Mo is healthy': Socceroos allay fears over striker

Socceroos defenders Aziz Behich and Jacob Italiano say striker Mohamed Toure was back in training ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey.

Stars align for Behich as Socceroos face Turkey

Stars align for Behich as Socceroos face Turkey

Australia's World Cup opener against Turkey will be an emotional affair for defender Aziz Behich, of Turkish-Cypriot descent, and his family.

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Socceroos scare: intrigue grows over striker's absence

Socceroos scare: intrigue grows over striker's absence

Socceroos scare: intrigue grows over striker's absence

Socceroos scare: intrigue grows over striker's absence

Striker Mohamed Toure was unsighted at training just three days out from Australia's World Cup opener, but the Socceroos expect him to return to the track.

Infantino defends World Cup visa issues, ticket prices

Infantino defends World Cup visa issues, ticket prices

Infantino defends World Cup visa issues, ticket prices

Infantino defends World Cup visa issues, ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended soccer's governing body's handling of visa issues and ticket prices ahead of the World Cup.

Sport and politics collide in most polarising World Cup

Sport and politics collide in most polarising World Cup

Sport and politics collide in most polarising World Cup

Sport and politics collide in most polarising World Cup

It is clear that sport and politics are entwined like never before as the World Cup gets underway in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Popovic's tough call on when to employ Socceroo weapons

Popovic's tough call on when to employ Socceroo weapons

Popovic's tough call on when to employ Socceroo weapons

Popovic's tough call on when to employ Socceroo weapons

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic faces a tough call on when to unleash Nestory Irankunda and his other talented young attackers against Turkey at the World Cup.

Like a Bos: Socceroos gun ready for World Cup lift-off

Like a Bos: Socceroos gun ready for World Cup lift-off

Like a Bos: Socceroos gun ready for World Cup lift-off

Like a Bos: Socceroos gun ready for World Cup lift-off

Jordan Bos is arguably already the Socceroos' best player and the dynamic left wing-back could propel himself to superstardom at the World Cup.

Socceroos ready to create their own World Cup memories

Socceroos ready to create their own World Cup memories

Socceroos ready to create their own World Cup memories

Socceroos ready to create their own World Cup memories

Many of the current Socceroos grew up watching World Cup highlights like Tim Cahill's volley against the Dutch, and now they are aiming to make their own mark.

'Now we know': Matildas boss on Mexican lessons

'Now we know': Matildas boss on Mexican lessons

'Now we know': Matildas boss on Mexican lessons

'Now we know': Matildas boss on Mexican lessons

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says he learnt valuable lessons for next year's World Cup in the two friendlies against Mexico.

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Veteran duo score as Matildas sink Mexico in friendly

With a veteran duo scoring, the Matildas have logged a 3-1 victory against Mexico in the second women's soccer international friendly in Sydney.

The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss

Tony Popovic has been inspired by coaching great Craig Bellamy for a long time and the Melbourne coach isn't surprised to see him thriving with the Socceroos.

Somali World Cup referee refused entry to USA

Omar Artan will no longer be able to officiate at the World Cup after the Somali referee was denied entry to the United States.

Socceroos striker out to build on dream start

Tete Yengi scored on his Australia debut against Switzerland and the big striker says that's just the start as he heads into the World Cup.

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Matildas want polish, response after Mexican surprise

The Matildas will attempt to adapt to Mexico's unusual tactics, and covert their opportunities, in their Sydney rematch.

Irankunda ready to be face of changing Socceroos at Cup

Nestory Irankunda represents the changing face of the Socceroos and is ready to shine on the World Cup stage.

Fit Socceroos ready to 'suffer', then prevail

The Socceroos are ready to suffer through difficult moments and back their fitness to help them finish stronger than their World Cup opponents.

Slow-start Socceroos draw with Swiss in final warm-up

Coach Tony Popovic was happy with his youthful Socceroos' 1-1 draw with Switzerland but admits there's a phase of their game they must improve.

Souttar poised to repeat epic World Cup comeback

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar was superb against Switzerland and is again hitting form right after returning from injury just before a World Cup.

Paraguay danger for Roos suffers World Cup injury scare

Paraguay's star midfielder Julio Enciso, a danger man for the Socceroos at the World Cup, has suffered an injury blow a week before their tournament opener.

Matildas stunned on home soil in upset loss to Mexico

The Matildas have suffered a shock defeat to Mexico on home soil, with a candid Joe Montemurro pinning the blame on poor decision-making.

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