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New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia - world ranking No.152 - have defeated Tahiti and will face regional heavyweights New Zealand for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Superb Socceroos sink Indonesia in major qualifying win

Superb Socceroos sink Indonesia in major qualifying win

Superb Socceroos sink Indonesia in major qualifying win

Superb Socceroos sink Indonesia in major qualifying win

Australia have dismantled Indonesia in a 5-1 World Cup qualifier win that moves Tony Popovic's side closer to next year's tournament.

Young Socceroo 'Rocky' seeks smoother times back home

Young Socceroo 'Rocky' seeks smoother times back home

Young Socceroo 'Rocky' seeks smoother times back home

Young Socceroo 'Rocky' seeks smoother times back home

Aussie attacking midfielder Alex Badolato wants to reignite his A-League Men career after coming from nowhere to be named the best player at the U20 Asian Cup.

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Young Socceroos can savour World Cup 'shop window'

Young Socceroos can savour World Cup 'shop window'

Coach Trevor Morgan believes Australia's rising teenage soccer stars have put themselves in the "shop window" by earning a place at the Under-20 World Cup.

Indonesia eye Kluivert ahead of crunch Socceroos clash

Indonesia eye Kluivert ahead of crunch Socceroos clash

Sharpshooting Dutch great Patrick Kluivert is in line to face the Socceroos as he looks set to take over as manager of the Indonesian national team.

Socceroos aim to feel right at home for WC qualifier

Socceroos aim to feel right at home for WC qualifier

With their hopes of direct World Cup qualification hanging in the balance, the Socceroos are eager to enjoy home comforts when they host Indonesia in Sydney.

Aloisi backs Socceroos to seal direct World Cup spot

Aloisi backs Socceroos to seal direct World Cup spot

The Socceroos' hopes of direct World Cup qualification remain firmly in the balance but John Aloisi is confident they can get the job done.

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Momentous March awaits for Socceroos after 'crazy' draw

Momentous March awaits for Socceroos after 'crazy' draw

Momentous March awaits for Socceroos after 'crazy' draw

Momentous March awaits for Socceroos after 'crazy' draw

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.

Popovic draws breath after hectic start with Socceroos

Popovic draws breath after hectic start with Socceroos

Popovic draws breath after hectic start with Socceroos

Popovic draws breath after hectic start with Socceroos

Following four tense World Cup qualifiers, the last of which ended with Australia saving a match in Bahrain they should have won, Tony Popovic has time to plan.

New Zealand leads way as Oceania narrows to final four

New Zealand leads way as Oceania narrows to final four

New Zealand leads way as Oceania narrows to final four

New Zealand leads way as Oceania narrows to final four

New Zealand, New Caledonia, Fiji and Tahiti have progressed in Oceania's FIFA World Cup race, with the region guaranteed a 2026 place for the first time.

Socceroos can control own destiny with win over Saudis

Socceroos can control own destiny with win over Saudis

Socceroos can control own destiny with win over Saudis

Socceroos can control own destiny with win over Saudis

The Socceroos can put their hopes of direct World Cup qualification back firmly in their own hands with a victory over Saudi Arabia in Melbourne.

Socceroos' Behich handed two-game ban for ALM stamp

Socceroos' Behich handed two-game ban for ALM stamp

Socceroos' Behich handed two-game ban for ALM stamp

Socceroos' Behich handed two-game ban for ALM stamp

Melbourne City's Aziz Behich has been handed a two-game suspension for stamping on Melbourne Victory's Nikos Vergos.

Socceroos to cross swords again with Saudi boss Renard

Socceroos to cross swords again with Saudi boss Renard

Socceroos to cross swords again with Saudi boss Renard

Socceroos to cross swords again with Saudi boss Renard

The Socceroos will be pitted against Herve Renard again in the World Cup after Saudi Arabia reappointed their old French boss as manager.

No Kerr in camp as Matildas chase winning ways

No Kerr in camp as Matildas chase winning ways

No Kerr in camp as Matildas chase winning ways

No Kerr in camp as Matildas chase winning ways

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is determined to get the team back to winning ways, while Sam Kerr won't be joining her teammates in camp in Europe.

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It's time for Matildas to deliver results: Carpenter

Vice-captain Ellie Carpenter says it's time for the Matildas to deliver results, and that starts under interim coach Tom Sermanni against Switzerland.

Pelite stars as Samoa keep World Cup hopes alive

Evania Pelite has starred in her first match since switching from Australia to Samoa, leading her side to a 30-16 win over arch-rivals Tonga in Fiji.

New Zealand set up South Africa final in T20 World Cup

The Women's T20 World Cup will see first-time champions crowned after New Zealand beat West Indies to set up a final with South Africa.

Healy fears she took 'wrong risk' to sit out semi-final

Captain Alyssa Healy has found it hard watching Australia's T20 World Cup semi-final defeat, wondering if she may have taken the "wrong risk" to sit it out.

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Wallaroos embrace England challenge in Rugby World Cup

Australia's resurgent Wallaroos have been given a tough Women's Rugby World Cup draw, in a group alongside hosts and favourites England.

Healy still hopes to lead Australia into World Cup semi

Injured captain Alyssa Healy hasn't given up hope of playing in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster

Coach Tony Popovic says a drought-breaking Socceroos victory in Japan would make him smile as much as their 2006 World Cup win over the Samurai Blue.

Fit-again Riley McGree ready to fire with Socceroos

It will take moments of quality for the Socceroos to get a result against the odds against Japan, but Riley McGree believes he can bring that.

Deputy McGrath leads Australia past India into T20 semi

Champions Australia have beaten India by nine runs to reach the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.

Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is finally back playing club football again and Australia should benefit from his match sharpness ahead of facing Japan.

Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Tony Popovic turned to a back three against China with success, and his defenders will be happy to implement that again when they face Japan.

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