December 2022
Argentina just won the greatest final in World Cup history
Lionel Messi’s once-in-a-generation career is complete. The Argentine star is finally a champion of the global soccer event, despite Kylian Mbappé’s hat-trick.
France enter final as Morocco go down fighting
Ending a dream run by the first African team to make it to the semi-finals, the French have set up a heavyweight World Cup showdown against Argentina.
England’s 3-0 win means they now face a blockbuster clash
The English extended their unbeaten record against African teams by slaying Senegal after the French vanquished Poland.
‘The mistake cost us’: Australia crashes out of World Cup
Australia’s World Cup dream has come to a brutal end after a moment of finesse from Lionel Messi and a brain explosion from goalkeeper Mat Ryan.
Australia, Argentina, France reach final 16 (with a Tunisian twist)
The Socceroos beat Denmark; Lionel Messi’s men pummelled Poland; Mexico humbled Saudi Arabia; and Tunisia upset the world champions.
November 2022
‘Hungry for more’: Socceroos look beyond historic Tunisia win
Graham Arnold welcomes the likely hangover among Australian soccer fans after the victory over Tunisia but says the Socceroos have “done nothing”, so far.
Mercurial Mbappe fires France into last 16 after win over Denmark
Lionel Messi reignites Argentina’s hopes in win over Mexico; France is first to advance after beating Denmark; Australia has it all to play for after beating Tunisia; giant killing Saudis fall short against Poland.
Here’s what happened in the World Cup overnight
The Socceroos took on reigning champions France, Mexico battled Poland, Denmark fought Tunisia – and worst-ranked Saudi Arabia shocked favourites Argentina.