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FIFA
Deeply flawed, highly problematic ... but FIFA’s Club World Cup is well worth your time
There’s a lot wrong with Gianni Infantino’s vanity project. But if you can look past the problems, there could be something in this new-look, 32-team tournament.
- by Vince Rugari
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He was in Daniel Levy’s shoes 30 years ago. Instead of sacking Ange, he called in sick
South Melbourne’s board wanted Ange Postecoglou gone, just five games into his first season as coach. But president George Vasilopoulos had other ideas.
- by Vince Rugari
‘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.
- by Kayla Olaya
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.
- by 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.
- by Vince Rugari
Socceroos qualify for 2026 World Cup
The Socceroos beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 to qualify for the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup.
Duke puts Socceroos ahead in qualifier
Socceroos star Mitch Duke puts Australia ahead in the second half of the World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
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.
- by Billie Eder and Vince Rugari
Socceroos ready for World Cup fight
Australia coach Tony Popovic reveals he is confident his playing group has what it takes to confirm their ticket to the World Cup.
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.
- by Vince Rugari
‘The players are so angry’: Tottenham face revolt over Postecoglou sacking
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is facing significant unrest from the playing group assembled by Ange Postecoglou after brutally axing the Australian coach.
- by Matt Law
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