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Australian players celebrate their victory against Uruguay in the semi-final of the Confederation Cup.

From the Archives, 1997: Socceroos storm into Confederation Cup final

Twenty-five years ago, a golden goal from the golden boot of Harry Kewell set up the Socceroos for a fairytale rematch against world champion Brazil in the final of the Confederations Cup.

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Switzerland players celebrate with teammate Xherdan Shaqiri after he scored his side’s opening goal.

Switzerland edge Serbia in goalfest to reach last 16, Cameroon upset Brazil

Switzerland reached the World Cup knockout round for the third successive tournament after prevailing 3-2 over Serbia.

Bruno Fernandes of Portugal.

World Cup as it happened: Portugal beats Uruguay 2-0 as Bruno Fernandes stars; pitch invader carries rainbow flag across pitch

We’re back for another enticing World Cup match-up, this time Ronaldo’s Portugal are taking on Uruguay.

  • Roy Ward
Richarlison of Brazil scores their team’s second goal.

Have we already seen the best goal of the World Cup?

Brazil’s Richarlison stunned Serbia and millions worldwide with the second goal of his double to get the tournament favourites off to a winning start.

Graham Arnold's Socceroos will learn which group they have been drawn into for the Copa America on Wednesday.

Historic Copa America draw looms for Socceroos

Lionel Messi or Neymar? Luis Suarez or James Rodriguez? The Socceroos will discover on Wednesday just which giants of South American soccer they'll face at next year's Copa America.

South Americans make early World Cup exit

South Americans make early World Cup exit

The continent's top players either failed to excel or suffered injuries at key moments during the tournament in Russia.

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France take full control in beating Uruguay

France take full control in beating Uruguay

With a 2-0 performance that emphasised efficiency over style, a World Cup semi-final is France's immediate future for the first time since 2006.

  • Steven Goff
Godin lauds Uruguay "lions", exonerates goalkeeper

Godin lauds Uruguay "lions", exonerates goalkeeper

Uruguay captain Diego Godin praised his team mates as "lions" after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals but falling 2-0 to France.

Griezmann inspires France past punchless Uruguay

Griezmann inspires France past punchless Uruguay

Raphael Varane's glancing header and a goalkeeping blunder that gifted Antoine Griezmann a soft goal gave France a 2-0 victory in the first quarter-final.

FIFA World Cup: Quarter-finals Day 1, results, highlights

FIFA World Cup: Quarter-finals Day 1, results, highlights

Follow all the live action from first two World Cup quarter-finals, Uruguay v France and Brazil v Belgium.

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