After back-to-back losses against teams the Socceroos must be beating, their main problem has come clear to ROBBIE SLATER, he reveals what it is and the ‘wildcard’ that could be the answer on the road to 2026.
Socceroos midfielder Keanu Baccus says he only expects qualifying for this and future World Cups to get harder as more and more Asian countries invest more into national football teams.
Whether he plays from the opening whistle or comes off the bench, Nestory Irankunda seems certain to have an influence against Bahrain.
Accusations of “pampering” were thrown at the Matildas following their disappointing exit at the Paris Olympic Games.
After England’s lacklustre Euros draw with Denmark, ROBBIE SLATER writes that it’s the last chance for Gareth Southgate’s tactics and tenure.
The Socceroos are in World Cup qualifying action on Thursday night, with thousands of fans furious they can’t tune in.
Patrick Yazbek’s decision to choose the Socceroos over Lebanon hasn’t gone down well with the Cedars as he is poised to make his international debut against the country he snubbed.
One of the world’s biggest football stars of the 1990s has been pictured taking part in a new role near his home in Bournemouth.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup set a new benchmark for sport in Australia but Football Australia CEO James Johnson said it’s just the beginning.
The venue for the 2026 World Cup final in the United States has been announced and the response has been brutal.
The Women’s World Cup has shone a spotlight on the love lives of some of the globe’s most talented sportswomen.
Spanish champion footballer Jenni Hermoso has taken the stand in the ongoing dispute about a kiss after the country won the World Cup in Australia.
Sam Kerr is one of Australia’s most recognisable athletes, but social media has erupted over the superstar’s brand new look.
The ex-Premier League player and Australian captain has made some rare public comments after a seven-year bankruptcy fight.
Sam Kerr is celebrating the massive news of her engagement but a surprising comment appears to show where her heart really lies.
Coffee bans, hotel ice baths, mad airport dashes and endless long haul flights. This is what life really looks like for the Socceroos on the road.
The Matildas’ popularity has soared because of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the team now has another unusual accolade.–
Explosive details have been exposed surrounding Australia’s decision to pull out of the race to host the 2034 World Cup.
Rather than bidding for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, Football Australia will instead focus on bringing the globe’s best club teams Down Under in 2029.
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Sam Kerr has gone agonisingly close to being crowned the queen of world football at the 2023 Ballon d’Or awards.
Football is life for Emily Gielnik and no amount of pain will stop her pursing her dream to once again play for the Matildas.
The Matildas were the toast of the country two months ago, but Ange Postecoglou dropped some hard truths about their lasting legacy.
Australia’s chances of hosting the men’s World Cup in just over a decade are dwindling as Socceroos legend Craig Foster shares his thoughts on Saudi’s ‘sportwashing of the kingdom’s reputation’.
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