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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Cameron Burgess of Australia argues with the referee after a penalty was given to Indonesia during the round three FIFA 2026 World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Indonesia at Allianz Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Socceroos prepared for Chinese onslaught

The Socceroos can take another important step on the qualifying road to next year’s FIFA World Cup with a win in China on Tuesday night.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 14: Mitchell Duke of the Socceroos heads the ball during the Round 3 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Saudi Arabia at AAMI Park on November 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Duke called into Socceroos squad

The Socceroos can take another important step towards FIFA World Cup qualification with a win over China in Hangzhou.

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Australia's Mat Ryan clears the ball during the World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Australia and Indonesia in Sydney on March 20, 2025. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Scoreline ‘flattered’ Socceroos

It’s hard not to be happy after a 5-1 victory, but the Socceroos know they need a better performance to win in China on Tuesday night.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Australia head coach Tony Popovic looks on during the round three FIFA 2026 World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Indonesia at Allianz Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Something special’: Socceroos finally ignited

A 5-1 take-down of Indonesia could kickstart a significant Socceroos run to the next World Cup according to the new coach.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic speaks to the media during a Socceroos training session at Sydney Football Stadium on March 19, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Not happening’: Popovic declares no complacency in ‘Roos camp

Once upon a time, a clash with Garuda would have been considered an easy win for the Socceroos but Australian coach Tony Popovic has declared no complacency within the team.

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Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou celebrates with Socceroos Tim Cahill after full time in the Socceroos v Syria World Cup Qualifier at ANZ Stadium, Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

Socceroos great urges EPL giant to back under fire Ange

Socceroos great Tim Cahill has urged EPL giant Tottenham to back the under fire Ange Postecoglou, declaring that he can ‘deliver on the pitch but also deliver off the pitch.’

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: Kusini Yengi of Australia celebrates a goal from a penalty kick during the Second Round FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Palestine at HBF Park on June 11, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘Roos won’t underestimate Indonesia

The Socceroos are ‘buzzing’ in the build-up to Thursday night’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Indonesia in Sydney.

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Australia's Daniel Arzani (R) fights for the ball with Bangladesh's Isa Faysal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualification football match between Bangladesh and Australia at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka on June 6, 2024. (Photo by MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP)

‘Unplayable’ Arzani tipped to shine for ‘Roos

Performances at Socceroos training this week suggest that Daniel Arzani has responded to the scathing criticism he received from national coach Tony Popovic.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10: Tim Cahill of Australia celebrates scoring their first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Playoff match between the Australian Socceroos and Syria at ANZ Stadium on October 10, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Game over’: Cahill’s non-negotiable demands for Socceroos

With four matches to go, Australia’s World Cup qualifying chances are hanging by a thread. Often their saviour, Tim Cahill has delivered a stinging warning he hopes will save the Socceroos.

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AL WAKRAH, QATAR - JUNE 01: Jason Davidson of Australia on the ball during the International Friendly match between Jordan and Australia Socceroos at Al Janoub Stadium on June 01, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag/Getty Images)

Recalled ‘Roo itching for an opportunity

Socceroos appearances for left-back Jason Davidson have been few and far in between since the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Kai Trewin runs with the ball during a Socceroos training session at Leichhardt Oval on March 17, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Socceroos rookie declares ‘I can step up to the plate’

He’s one of six new faces for the Socceroos but rookie Kai Trewin has declared he is ready to ‘step up to the plate’ at the qualifiers, and reveals how City veteran Aziz Behic has made an impact.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: Alex Grant is announced a new signing for Sydney FC during the round 17 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Adelaide United at Allianz Stadium, on February 01, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

New ‘Roo focusing on Sydney task

As thrilled as Alex Grant is to have been named in the latest Socceroos squad, his immediate task is playing well for Sydney FC against Wellington Phoenix on Sunday night.

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