Australian soccer
He was in Daniel Levy’s shoes 30 years ago. Instead of sacking Ange, he called in sick
South Melbourne’s board wanted Ange Postecoglou gone, just five games into his first season as coach. But president George Vasilopoulos had other ideas.
- Vince Rugari
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Socceroos fans furious after hitting FIFA World Cup qualifier paywall
Quirks in Australian broadcasting laws meant fans had to subscribe to a streamer to watch the World Cup qualifier.
- Nick Newling
What you need to know about the Socceroos’ World Cup campaign
From the qualification process to Australia’s past results, here’s what you need to know ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- Billie Eder
- Analysis
- Socceroos
They’ve made a sixth successive World Cup. Here’s what the Socceroos need to do next
Tony Popovic’s men have delivered. But there’s work still to be done if they are to be a force at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Vince Rugari
The ghost of Holger Osieck is the only thing that can stop the Socceroos
To miss direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup from here, the Socceroos would need to suffer their worst loss since the one 12 years ago that cost Holger Osieck his job.
- Vince Rugari
They’re the best soccer team in the bush. But they’ve got nowhere to play
Yoogali SC are one of regional Australia’s great sporting stories. But instead of being celebrated, they’re being shut out of the game.
- Vince Rugari
- Analysis
- Socceroos
Perfectly imperfect: Unlikely hero takes Socceroos to brink of another World Cup
Thursday night’s clash with Japan grimly tested the patience of all those who watched it. Then it was richly rewarded with Aziz Behich’s 90th-minute goal.
- Vince Rugari
Socceroos v Japan as it happened: Australia are almost off to the World Cup after heroic victory
A win for the Socceroos tonight will all but seal their spot at the 2026 World Cup, but they face a formidable opponent in Japan. Follow all the action.
- Jonathan Drennan and Vince Rugari
‘I view things differently now’: The Socceroos’ next big thing is back, and even better than before
After seven months out with a torn ACL, rising Serie A star Alessandro Circati has returned fitter, sharper and more driven – just when the Socceroos need him the most.
- Vince Rugari
‘I’m astonished … I pinch myself’: Sermanni signs off as a winner with the Matildas
Tom Sermanni has finished his third stint in charge of the Matildas with a 4-1 win over Argentina, and will now hand over the reins of the national team to Joe Montemurro.
- Vince Rugari
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