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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.

Socceroos boss makes call on post-World Cup future

Socceroos boss makes call on post-World Cup future

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.

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'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.

Not a distraction, Giants welcome Socceroos overlap

Not a distraction, Giants welcome Socceroos overlap

Feeling World Cup fever, GWS coach Adam Kingsley sees the Socceroos' overlapping match as a "beneficial" mid-game break from their St Kilda clash.

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Irankunda ready to be face of changing Socceroos at Cup

Irankunda ready to be face of changing Socceroos at Cup

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.

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.

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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.

'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

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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Matildas' secret weapon unveiled ahead of Mexico clash

The Matildas insist Mexico are a team much harder to beat than the FIFA rankings suggest in the lead-up to their first friendly in Newcastle on Saturday.

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.

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.

World Cup players scared to speak out: Foster

Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says players are unwilling to speak up about human rights abuses because of fear it will affect their World Cup hopes.

'Fortunate' Socceroo keen to repay coach's faith at WC

Mathew Leckie at one point thought reaching a fourth World Cup was out of reach and now is willing to do whatever coach Tony Popovic requires.

Yengi making up for lost time with Adelaide's Socceroos

Tete Yengi has finally joined other South Australian talents like Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda in the Socceroos fold and is ready to seize his chance.

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