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Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role

Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role

Tim Cahill could be in line for a surprise return to Australian football, with the Socceroos great a target to fill a newly created Football Australia vacancy.

World Cup door open for forgotten Socceroos goalkeeper

World Cup door open for forgotten Socceroos goalkeeper

World Cup door open for forgotten Socceroos goalkeeper

World Cup door open for forgotten Socceroos goalkeeper

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has kept the door open for forgotten goalkeeper Joe Gauci to make his World Cup case at a training camp in Florida.

'Introspection': Perry's key to winning T20 World Cup

'Introspection': Perry's key to winning T20 World Cup

'Introspection': Perry's key to winning T20 World Cup

'Introspection': Perry's key to winning T20 World Cup

Ellyse Perry says the review from Australia's ODI World Cup exit has allowed the national women's cricket team to know what must be fixed for the T20 showpiece.

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Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup

Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup

Marcus Younis has had the 2026 World Cup in his sights for a long time, and now the Melbourne City star is attempting to bolt into the Socceroos squad.

Bulls beat 'Nix as Duke makes final World Cup audition

Bulls beat 'Nix as Duke makes final World Cup audition

With Socceroos coach Tony Popovic in the stands, World Cup hopeful Mitch Duke helped Macarthur FC demolish Wellington Phoenix in a dead-rubber match.

Hat-trick heroics for Socceroo in a real Toure de force

Hat-trick heroics for Socceroo in a real Toure de force

Young Socceroo Mohamed Toure continues to shine in the lead-up to the World Cup, scoring another hat-trick for English Championship side Norwich.

Socceroos face final European test ahead of World Cup

Socceroos face final European test ahead of World Cup

Australia will conclude their build-up to the World Cup with a match against the world's 19th-ranked side Switzerland, a rare outing against European opponents.

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Arnold mulls Iraq future, plots World Cup upset

Arnold mulls Iraq future, plots World Cup upset

Arnold mulls Iraq future, plots World Cup upset

Arnold mulls Iraq future, plots World Cup upset

He rewrote history by taking Iraq to the World Cup and now Graham Arnold wants to cause an upset in North America as he contemplates his coaching future.

Resilient Goodwin sets sights on World Cup audition

Resilient Goodwin sets sights on World Cup audition

Resilient Goodwin sets sights on World Cup audition

Resilient Goodwin sets sights on World Cup audition

Veteran Socceroo Craig Goodwin is ramping up his bid to return from injury in time to audition for a World Cup berth in Adelaide United's finals campaign.

Socceroos face young Turk who's revered like Maradona

Socceroos face young Turk who's revered like Maradona

Socceroos face young Turk who's revered like Maradona

Socceroos face young Turk who's revered like Maradona

Two of the most highly-touted players in Europe will try to detonate the Socceroos' hopes at the start of the World Cup finals in Vancouver.

Sky's limit for Irankunda as Socceroos brace for Turkey

Sky's limit for Irankunda as Socceroos brace for Turkey

Sky's limit for Irankunda as Socceroos brace for Turkey

Sky's limit for Irankunda as Socceroos brace for Turkey

The Socceroos will face Turkey first at the World Cup, and after his brace against Curacao Nestory Irankunda will be a crucial part of plans to shock the world.

Different route to World Cup has Socceroos primed

Different route to World Cup has Socceroos primed

Different route to World Cup has Socceroos primed

Different route to World Cup has Socceroos primed

Aziz Behich and Milos Degenek won't ever regret reaching the World Cup through the playoffs, but are relishing a different preparation for 2026.

Socceroos embrace Cup auditions with end goal in sight

Socceroos embrace Cup auditions with end goal in sight

Socceroos embrace Cup auditions with end goal in sight

Socceroos embrace Cup auditions with end goal in sight

Milos Degenek has been to two World Cups, and he and his teammates can show they should be in Tony Popovic's squad.

Late Bos goal helps stodgy Socceroos past Cameroon

Late Bos goal helps stodgy Socceroos past Cameroon

Late Bos goal helps stodgy Socceroos past Cameroon

Late Bos goal helps stodgy Socceroos past Cameroon

A late goal from Jordy Bos has helped Australia to a 1-0 win over Cameroon in their friendly in Sydney.

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'They just surprise you': how teen can add to Socceroos

Teen Lucas Herrington could be a surprise Socceroos call-up and ex-England sensation Theo Walcott believes national teams can reap the rewards of testing youth.

How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection

Portsmouth attacker Adrian Segecic has turned his back on the Socceroos and switched FIFA association from Australia to Croatia.

Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos' World Cup blueprint

Tony Popovic is seeking cross-code collaboration as the Socceroos head to the World Cup in the United States.

Socceroos boss sets out Volpato's path to selection

Cristian Volpato is warming to the prospect of playing for Australia, after recently meeting with Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic.

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Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's football federation president says "we can't be expected to look forward to the World Cup" in the US after the eruption of conflict in the Middle East.

Injured Socceroos ace could miss World Cup send-off

Norwich ace Mohamed Toure's groin injury will keep him sidelined for four to six weeks, so he could miss the Socceroos' key World Cup warm-up matches.

Socceroos duo suffer blows ahead of World Cup

Lewis Miller's World Cup dream is over after undergoing surgery, while fellow Socceroo Riley McGree scored again but Boro lost to Championship rivals Coventry.

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

Nathan Ellis has wrought havoc on Ireland's top order as Australia overcame the shock of losing Mitch Marsh to ease to a big win in their T20 World Cup opener.

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

A major threat to Australia's progression at the T20 World Cup has been removed with Sri Lanka star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out injured.

'Target's a trophy': Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances

Australia captain Mitch Marsh has offered an upbeat assessment of their chances of lifting the T20 World Cup on the eve of the opening match against Ireland.

Injury could dent veteran Socceroo's World Cup hopes

A groin injury suffered while playing for Adelaide United could strike a hammer blow to veteran Socceroos winger Craig Goodwin's World Cup hopes.

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