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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.

The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss

The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss

The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss

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.

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Somali World Cup referee refused entry to USA

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

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.

Liberation wins Tony for best play after Pulitzer Prize

Liberation wins Tony for best play after Pulitzer Prize

Author Bess Wohl has followed her Pulitzer Prize by winning a Tony Award for her play Liberation, ‌a drama about the legacy of the women’s liberation movement.

Irankunda ready to be face of changing Socceroos at Cup

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.

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Australia's Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award

Australia's Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award

Australia's Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award

Australia's Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award

Australia's Rose Byrne is vying for her first Tony Award after starring in a Broadway revival of the Noel Coward comedy of manners, Fallen Angels.

Fit Socceroos ready to 'suffer', then prevail

Fit Socceroos ready to 'suffer', then prevail

Fit Socceroos ready to 'suffer', then prevail

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

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

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

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

Souttar poised to repeat epic World Cup comeback

Souttar poised to repeat epic World Cup comeback

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 danger for Roos suffers World Cup injury scare

Paraguay danger for Roos suffers World Cup injury scare

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.

'Time to come home': why Volpato joined Socceroos

'Time to come home': why Volpato joined Socceroos

'Time to come home': why Volpato joined Socceroos

'Time to come home': why Volpato joined Socceroos

Cristian Volpato is set to debut in Australia's warm-up match against Switzerland after speaking for the first time about his decision to switch allegiances.

Youth taking charge in Socceroos' defence

Youth taking charge in Socceroos' defence

Youth taking charge in Socceroos' defence

Youth taking charge in Socceroos' defence

Apart from stalwart Harry Souttar, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has turned to a youthful defence to get the job done ahead of the World Cup.

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Actor James Handy stabbed to death aged 81

Veteran actor James Handy is dead at 81 after the Top Gun: Maverick star was allegedly stabbed at a Los Angeles home by his girlfriend's son.

Aussie quartet nicely placed to challenge for US Open

The 81st women's US Open has teed off in Los Angeles and four Australians have started strongly, sitting inside the top 20 after the opening day.

Veteran urges Socceroos’ youth to seize WC chance

Ajdin Hrustic's first World Cup was ravaged by injury and he feels perfectly placed to guide all the Socceroos' young debutants through this tournament.

With injury scare over, Socceroo dares to dream

Aiden O'Neill's World Cup dream briefly looked in peril when he went down with an ankle injury in May, but the Socceroos midfielder is out the other side.

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Best way to end US trash talk? Win: former Socceroo

An average team, a lay-up, an easy fixture - the US can talk as much trash as they want, but Socceroos great Mark Schwarzer knows the distraction is futile.

Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride

Teenager Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest ever World Cup starter, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.

Socceroos get back down to business as World Cup nears

The Socceroos will turn their focus fully towards facing Switzerland in their final World Cup warm-up match, and will want to be in control from the start.

'Underdog' Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match

Oakland's three biggest professional sports franchises have all left but the 'underdog' city of the Bay Area appears the perfect match for the Socceroos.

Man barricades himself inside US bank with hostages

Police are on the scene in Bakersfield, California after a man barricaded himself inside a bank building with a number of hostages.

'A real test': in-form Green braces for torrid US Open

With four wins already in 2026, Australian golf star Hannah Green is hoping to break a seven-year major title drought at the women's US Open in Los Angeles.

Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson dead at 75

Two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died at 75 days after having a stroke, his family has announced.

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