It was ugly, but all that matters is Aziz Behich’s 90th screamer gave the Socceroos their first win over Japan in 16 years and, crucially, a foot in the door of the 2026 World Cup. ERIN SMITH unpacks what went wrong, and what’s to learn, from the win.
Proud Perth boy Alessandro Circati wasn’t going to leave anything to chance in his bid to be fit for the Socceroos’ clash with Japan at Optus Stadium.
The club future of A-League championship-winning Socceroos winger Marco Tilio remains uncertain.
A win for the Socceroos on Thursday night would help Ryan Teague forget about the heartache of another grand final loss.
Martin Boyle hopes to replicate his impressive club form when he represents Australia in FIFA World Cup qualifiers next month against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
A mix of young and experienced players will gather in the UAE next week for a training camp under Socceroos coach Tony Popovic.
Football Australia chief executive James Johnson has dropped a bombshell announcement, with the star administrator stepping down after five-and-a-half years in charge.
Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has reportedly signed with a rival Asian outfit ahead of next round of World Cup qualifiers.
Staying in the A-League for another season and scoring 20 goals could earn talented young Australian forwards a place at next year’s World Cup.
An “unexpected” selection could be the answer for the Socceroos in their bid to replace injured star Jackson Irvine.
The impressive Kai Trewin made the right decision in leaving Brisbane Roar to join Melbourne City.
A key Socceroo has a foot injury ahead of Australia’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
In good news for the Socceroos ahead of June’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers, a talented defender is set to be available for selection after recovering from a serious knee injury.
A win over Japan in Perth in June could seal the Socceroos a spot in next year’s FIFA World Cup, and the coach knows it’s a “special” game.
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