FIFA World Cup
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Socceroos
Despite World Cup expansion, this will be no cakewalk for Socceroos
But for a total of 3.35 FIFA ranking points, Australia could have had a much easier road to the 2026 World Cup. Instead, they are facing a familiar, but no less formidable challenge.
- by Vince Rugari
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Socceroos land difficult World Cup qualifying group with Japan, Saudi Arabia
Graham Arnold’s side avoided the logistical nightmare of a trip to North Korea, but have been drawn to face two very familiar opponents for the third consecutive World Cup qualifying cycle.
- by Vince Rugari
Next stop for the Socceroos on road to 2026? It could be North Korea
Australia’s path to the World Cup will become clearer on Thursday - and there’s a one-in-three chance their next away trip will be to Pyongyang.
- by Vince Rugari
Yengi stars, Irankunda scores as Socceroos thrash Palestine in Perth
Graham Arnold’s side got rid of the cobwebs of last week’s sluggish win over Bangladesh to turn on the style in a 5-0 romp.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Socceroos scrape 2-0 win over Bangladesh, Irankunda makes debut
Nestory Irankunda made a surprise starting debut for the Socceroos in a scrappy 2-0 victory over Bangladesh in tough conditions in Dhaka on Thursday night.
- by Vince Rugari
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Olympics
Swede nothings: Matildas coach coy on future after unveiling Olympic squad
Tony Gustavsson has revealed the 18 players he’ll be taking to Paris, but won’t say whether he’ll still be their coach beyond the tournament.
- by Vince Rugari
Sunday Age sport quiz: Which countries have won a men’s and women’s soccer World Cup?
Challenge yourself with our sports quiz, a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport, and the big events in sporting history.
- by Chris Berry
As it happened: Goodwin leads Socceroos to 5-0 victory against Lebanon and into final round World Cup qualifiers
Follow along for all the live action for the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifier against Lebanon in Canberra. A win will see the Aussie’s go through to the third round.
- by Marnie Vinall
Lebanon 0 Australia 5
Australian soccer
Craig Goodwin stars in very good win for Socceroos in Canberra
The South Australian scored two goals, and would have four assists if his teammates – Harry Souttar in particular – converted more of his exquisite left-footed crosses.
- by Vince Rugari
Why the door is open for more Socceroos debutants in rematch
With Riley McGree and Jordan Bos sidelined, and Keanu Baccus banned, Graham Arnold’s side will look a little different in Tuesday night’s rematch with Lebanon.
- by Vince Rugari
Socceroos World Cup qualifying as it happened: Socceroos keep clean sheet in qualifiers with 2-0 win over Lebanon
Australia face Lebanon twice in the next five days and head into their third World Cup qualifier with an unblemished record, conceding no goals and scoring eight.
- by Billie Eder
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