‘Dream come true’ for Roos defender
Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati “couldn’t be any happier” as Australia moves to the brink of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
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What the Socceroos win means for our World Cup hopes
The Socceroos 1-0 win over Japan in Perth took us one step closer to direct World Cup qualification, but it isn’t guaranteed. What would it take for Saudi Arabia to leapfrog the Aussies? We take a look at the state of play.
World Cup almost secure after massive win
After a mostly dreadful performance against Asian powers Japan, one moment of magic has put Australia on the verge of another World Cup.
The silver lining in Socceroos’ ‘ugly’ win against Japan
It was ugly, but all that matters is Aziz Behich’s 90th screamer gave the Socceroos their first win over Japan in 16 years and, crucially, a foot in the door of the 2026 World Cup. ERIN SMITH unpacks what went wrong, and what’s to learn, from the win.
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Socceroo ‘privileged’ to be fit for crucial qualifier
Proud Perth boy Alessandro Circati wasn’t going to leave anything to chance in his bid to be fit for the Socceroos’ clash with Japan at Optus Stadium.
‘See what unfolds’: Socceroo’s future up in the air
The club future of A-League championship-winning Socceroos winger Marco Tilio remains uncertain.
‘That’s three’: Socceroo’s grand final agony
A win for the Socceroos on Thursday night would help Ryan Teague forget about the heartache of another grand final loss.
Socceroos skipper confident of European future
Mat Ryan is focused on leading the Socceroos to a win over Japan on Thursday night rather than being worried about which club he will be playing for next season.
World Cup bolter: Socceroos great’s son wins national team call-up
The son of a Socceroos great has been named in the national squad for Australia’s World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Leckie needs ‘really good break’, out of Socceroos squad
Battered and bruised after his man-of-the-match performance in the A-League grand final, Mathew Leckie has withdrawn from the Socceroos squad.
‘Big boys’: A-League’s best proves he belongs
The men’s A-League’s best player for the 2024-25 season is intent on showing he’s “good enough” to play for the Socceroos.
Defender close to Socceroos return
A key defender is set to return to the Socceroos squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Iconic commentator quits, leaves Australia
The beloved commentator known as the voice of Australian football has announced he is quitting his roles, prompting tributes from fans.
One thing missing from Socceroo’s bucket list
One major goal continues to drive Western Sydney Wanderers forward Brandon Borrello in his bid for a regular spot in Australia’s squad.
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