Socceroos
Exclusive
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Football Queensland releases Bowen Hills stadium vision
Football Queensland has unveiled its vision for a dedicated stadium in Brisbane to be built at the sport’s spiritual home at Perry Park.
- by Cameron Atfield
Latest
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Despite World Cup expansion, this will be no cakewalk for Socceroos
But for a total of 3.35 FIFA ranking points, Australia could have had a much easier road to the 2026 World Cup. Instead, they are facing a familiar, but no less formidable challenge.
- by Vince Rugari
Socceroos land difficult World Cup qualifying group with Japan, Saudi Arabia
Graham Arnold’s side avoided the logistical nightmare of a trip to North Korea, but have been drawn to face two very familiar opponents for the third consecutive World Cup qualifying cycle.
- by Vince Rugari
Next stop for the Socceroos on road to 2026? It could be North Korea
Australia’s path to the World Cup will become clearer on Thursday - and there’s a one-in-three chance their next away trip will be to Pyongyang.
- by Vince Rugari
Yengi stars, Irankunda scores as Socceroos thrash Palestine in Perth
Graham Arnold’s side got rid of the cobwebs of last week’s sluggish win over Bangladesh to turn on the style in a 5-0 romp.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Analysis
Australian soccer
You had to look closely, but Socceroos gave glimpse of bright future in Bangladesh
The performances of Nestory Irankunda, Jordan Bos and Daniel Arzani gave Australian fans something to be excited about on an otherwise dreary Thursday night in Dhaka.
- by Vince Rugari
Socceroos scrape 2-0 win over Bangladesh, Irankunda makes debut
Nestory Irankunda made a surprise starting debut for the Socceroos in a scrappy 2-0 victory over Bangladesh in tough conditions in Dhaka on Thursday night.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Do that for the nation’: Socceroos to unleash Bayern Munich-bound young gun
Nestory Irankunda will make his international debut in Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh, coach Graham Arnold has confirmed.
- by Vince Rugari
Updated
Australian soccer
‘He’s got the quality – now it’s time for him to show it’: Socceroos coach throws down gauntlet to Irankunda
The most hyped young talent in the Australian game is in line to make his long-awaited debut next week as part of Graham Arnold’s new-look squad.
- by Vince Rugari
Arnold set to name Irankunda in Socceroos squad for June qualifiers
Graham Arnold is expected to call up the Bayern Munich-bound teenager for June’s World Cup qualifiers, days after he effectively put the national team coach on notice.
- by Vince Rugari
Updated
Friendlies
Irankunda wants Socceroos call-up; Matildas stars escape exhibition match unscathed
The Bayern Munich-bound wunderkind won’t rule out a switch of international allegiances, while Matildas stars are ready for national camp next week.
- by Anna Harrington and Marnie Vinall
Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/socceroos-hpx