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Young Socceroos can shock world again: veteran attacker

Young Socceroos can shock world again: veteran attacker

Mathew Leckie believes a young Socceroos squad can shock the world at the World Cup, just like they did in Qatar.

Volpato named as coach backs young Socceroos to deliver

Volpato named as coach backs young Socceroos to deliver

Volpato named as coach backs young Socceroos to deliver

Volpato named as coach backs young Socceroos to deliver

Former Italy prospect Cristian Volpato is in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup and coach Tony Popovic is backing his young guns to deliver.

Popovic urges Socceroos to believe after Mexico loss

Popovic urges Socceroos to believe after Mexico loss

Popovic urges Socceroos to believe after Mexico loss

Popovic urges Socceroos to believe after Mexico loss

The Socceroos have lost to Mexico 1-0 in the friendly match that was the final audition for players to impress before Tony Popovic picks his World Cup squad.

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Socceroos set for World Cup audition against Mexico

Socceroos set for World Cup audition against Mexico

Socceroos players will have their final audition for the World Cup squad in Australia's friendly against Mexico in front of a hostile crowd.

Injured Socceroos star ruled out of World Cup

Injured Socceroos star ruled out of World Cup

The Socceroos have suffered a brutal injury blow with creative attacker Riley McGree ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.

Big guns return as Matildas call up teen goalkeeper

Big guns return as Matildas call up teen goalkeeper

Mary Fowler, Ellie Carpenter and Steph Catley are back in the Matildas' squad for games against Mexico, while a teenager has been called up.

Lynagh reveals injury, contract detail with Cup in mind

Lynagh reveals injury, contract detail with Cup in mind

Wallabies flyhalf Tom Lynagh has provided fresh detail to his frustrating injury absence and hinted at an imminent contract extension.

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Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role

Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role

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.

Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup

Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

'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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