Socceroos
How Oasis ruined the Socceroos’ plans for a 20-year anniversary clash with Uruguay
The trade-off for Noel and Liam Gallagher’s long-awaited reunion at Accor Stadium in November is that another similarly historic reunion will not take place at that very same venue that month.
- Vince Rugari
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‘Talent’s not enough’: Popovic’s warning to Irankunda as Bayern Munich exit looms
The Socceroos coach is pleased with Nestory Irankunda’s reported transfer to Watford, and hopes it serves as a springboard for him to realise his potential.
- Vince Rugari
New Matildas coach wants more backing for A-League after CBA windfall
Joe Montemurro has welcomed a new sponsorship deal for Australia’s national teams with Commonwealth Bank, but says more support is still needed to grow the domestic women’s game.
- Jonathan Drennan
‘Depth of feeling and camaraderie’: Why World Cup unites people like nothing else
The Socceroos booked their place in the 2026 World Cup in the early hours of Wednesday. Hundreds of Australians are already planning their trips.
- Kayla Olaya
Socceroos fans furious after hitting FIFA World Cup qualifier paywall
Quirks in Australian broadcasting laws meant fans had to subscribe to a streamer to watch the World Cup qualifier.
- Nick Newling
What you need to know about the Socceroos’ World Cup campaign
From the qualification process to Australia’s past results, here’s what you need to know ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- Billie Eder
- Analysis
- Australian soccer
They’ve made a sixth successive World Cup. Here’s what the Socceroos need to do next
Tony Popovic’s men have delivered. But there’s work still to be done if they are to be a force at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Vince Rugari
As it happened: Socceroos qualify for 2026 World Cup with victory over Saudi Arabia
The Socceroos need to avoid a five-goal loss to Saudi Arabia this morning to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Follow all the action.
- Billie Eder and Vince Rugari
The ghost of Holger Osieck is the only thing that can stop the Socceroos
To miss direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup from here, the Socceroos would need to suffer their worst loss since the one 12 years ago that cost Holger Osieck his job.
- Vince Rugari
- Analysis
- Australian soccer
Perfectly imperfect: Unlikely hero takes Socceroos to brink of another World Cup
Thursday night’s clash with Japan grimly tested the patience of all those who watched it. Then it was richly rewarded with Aziz Behich’s 90th-minute goal.
- Vince Rugari
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