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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
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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
Ange sacked by Spurs despite trophy triumph
Tottenham fired manager Ange Postecoglou, two weeks after the Australian led the club to the Europa League title to end its 17-year wait for a trophy.
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EPL
Ange will land on his feet. But Spurs have made an enormous mistake in sacking him
Sacking Ange Postecoglou is a decision Tottenham Hotspur will almost certainly live to regret.
- by Vince Rugari
They’re the best soccer team in the bush. But they’ve got nowhere to play
Yoogali SC are one of regional Australia’s great sporting stories. But instead of being celebrated, they’re being shut out of the game.
- by Vince Rugari
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