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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.

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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

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

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.

It's time for Matildas to deliver results: Carpenter

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.

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Pelite stars as Samoa keep World Cup hopes alive

Pelite stars as Samoa keep World Cup hopes alive

Pelite stars as Samoa keep World Cup hopes alive

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

New Zealand set up South Africa final in T20 World Cup

New Zealand set up South Africa final in T20 World Cup

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

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

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

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.

Wallaroos embrace England challenge in Rugby World Cup

Wallaroos embrace England challenge in Rugby World Cup

Wallaroos embrace England challenge in Rugby World Cup

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

Healy still hopes to lead Australia into World Cup semi

Healy still hopes to lead Australia into World Cup semi

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

Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster

Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster

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

Fit-again Riley McGree ready to fire with Socceroos

Fit-again Riley McGree ready to fire with Socceroos

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.

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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.

Captain Ryan faces uncertain future with Socceroos

Captain Maty Ryan is facing an uncertain Socceroos future after the goalkeeper was overlooked by Tony Popovic for his first game as coach.

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Socceroos plotting to break through great wall of China

Socceroos midfielder Riley McGree says new coach Tony Popovic will have plans to break through a defence-minded China in their vital World Cup qualifier.

Tough choices for Aussies in Women's World T20 defence

Competition for places remains red-hot in the Australian camp as the world champions prepare to launch their Women's T20 World Cup defence.

Healy ready to fill Lanning's 'big shoes' at World Cup

Alyssa Healy is excited about trying to emulate the ultra-successful Meg Lanning at a T20 World Cup - but the 2024 Aussie skipper will do the job her way.

Tough-talking Popovic vows to make Socceroos dream

Tony Popovic has promised no Socceroos players will be given a carte blanche pass into his squad after being unveiled as Australia's new coach.

Tony Popovic set to become next Socceroos coach

Former Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic is on the cusp of being installed as the next manager of the Socceros.

Football Australia CEO backs Arnold as Socceroos coach

The Socceroos' poor World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Indonesia have piled pressure on Graham Arnold, but the coach has Football Australia's backing.

Bahrain frustrate Socceroos in shock qualifier loss

An own goal after 89 minutes has helped Bahrain to a shock victory over the Socceroos on the Gold Coast to begin the third round of World Cup qualification.

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