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Latest news: World Cup
Fireworks and feuds with fans fuel rise of new Socceroo
New Socceroo Anthony Kalik has been out of sight in the Croatian league, but the intensity of club football has propelled him on to Tony Popovic's radar.
Sep 04, 2025
Wallaroos still alive after epic World Cup draw with US
The Wallaroos can still qualify for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but their fate is in the balance after a thrilling 31-31 draw with the US.
Aug 30, 2025
Miller fit for Wallaroos' must-win World Cup clash
The Wallaroos have made four changes for their key World Cup group-stage match against the US, with star winger Desiree Miller fit to start after a head knock.
Aug 28, 2025
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Socceroos captain makes call on club future
Mat Ryan is no longer a free agent after Australia's first-choice goalkeeper secured a contract ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Aug 26, 2025
Wallaroos hope World Cup hero is fit for US showdown
The Wallaroos are hoping match-winning winger Desiree Miller will be cleared to fly again next weekend for the showdown that will define their World Cup.
Aug 23, 2025
Miller time: Desiree grabs Wallaroos' World Cup treble
Winger Desiree Miller has flown over for a hat-trick as Australia's rugby women opened their World Cup bid in Manchester with a 73-0 trouncing of Samoa.
Aug 23, 2025
More than just a World Cup for star rugby winger
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and Wallaroos sit on different sides of the globe, but Desiree Miller sees a way they can relate to each other.
Aug 14, 2025
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Goodwin looks to foot surgery to get World Cup fit
Before he can pencil in more World Cup heroics, or even his fourth stint at beloved Adelaide United, star forward Craig Goodwin is headed for surgery.
Jun 11, 2025
Socceroos suffer big blow as star set for foot surgery
A number of big names are missing from the Socceroos squad for the huge World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Jun 01, 2025
Ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold becomes Iraq coach
Graham Arnold has been named the head coach of Iraq, his first job in the game since stepping down as the Socceroos' manager.
May 09, 2025
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.
Mar 21, 2025
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.
Mar 20, 2025
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.
Mar 03, 2025
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.
Feb 23, 2025
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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.
Jan 06, 2025
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.
Dec 10, 2024
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.
Nov 21, 2024
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.
Nov 20, 2024
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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.
Nov 19, 2024
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.
Nov 18, 2024
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.
Nov 13, 2024
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.
Oct 29, 2024
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.
Oct 27, 2024
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.
Oct 24, 2024
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.
Oct 23, 2024
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