Group C
More than Mbappe v Messi: The key players to look for in the World Cup final
The World Cup final has been billed as Messi v Mbappe ever since Argentina and France won through to the decider. But in reality, this match-up is about so much more...
- by Graham Dunbar
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Argentina defeat Mexico as France sail through to knockout stage
The French win takes the Socceroos to second spot in their group after they defeated Tunisia 1-0 on Saturday night.
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‘Where is Messi? We beat him!’ Saudi Arabia stun Argentina with 2-1 comeback win
Saudi Arabia, who were competing in their sixth World Cup, had never previously won an opening game as Argentinian legend Lionel Messi suffered a setback in his quest to bring home the only trophy that has eluded him.
- by Andrew Cawthorne and Shady Amir
Group-by-group guide to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
How will this year’s World Cup play out? Here’s our handy guide to each group in Qatar with a sharper focus on Australia’s tough Group D opponents.
- by Vince Rugari
Socceroos stalwart Mark Milligan to decide future in a matter of weeks
Milligan appears set to retire with the 32-year-old dropping a major hint that he may not continue through to the Asian Cup in January.
- by Dominic Bossi
Would things have been different under Ange?
Bert van Marwijk took the Socceroos to Russia, but the spectre of his predecessor Ange Postecoglou always loomed somewhere in the background.
- by Michael Lynch
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The problem Graham Arnold faces as coach of the Socceroos
The Socceroos stayed alive in the World Cup until their final group game and they won plenty of plaudits. But that isn't enough at the highest level.
- by Michael Lynch
Van Marwijk exits with no regrets over Cahill, selection or style
Bert Van Marwijk has now left the Socceroos. He did it his way, and wouldn't change a thing.
- by Michael Lynch
Socceroos feel 'lucky' to have played under Bert van Marwijk
Australian players praise outgoing coach Bert van Marwijk after the Socceroos elimination from the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
- by Dominic Bossi
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World Cup: Why does Australia bother?
Despite the hype, the flag waving and the upstairs neighbours screaming “‘Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, oi, oi, oi’” at 1am, we end up the same way. Defeated.
- by Charles Purcell
Bert Van Marwijk rues Socceroos lack of goalscorer and poor luck
He's now finished his short stint in charge of the Socceroos but Bert van Marwijk leaves with no regrets, save that his team lacked a goalscorer.
- by Michael Lynch
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