Socceroos
‘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
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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
Socceroos v Japan as it happened: Australia are almost off to the World Cup after heroic victory
A win for the Socceroos tonight will all but seal their spot at the 2026 World Cup, but they face a formidable opponent in Japan. Follow all the action.
- Jonathan Drennan and Vince Rugari
‘He’s an absolute born winner’: Liverpool legend backs Ange
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has decreed soccer needs the Australian, and hopes he remains in the English Premier League.
- Roy Ward
‘I view things differently now’: The Socceroos’ next big thing is back, and even better than before
After seven months out with a torn ACL, rising Serie A star Alessandro Circati has returned fitter, sharper and more driven – just when the Socceroos need him the most.
- Vince Rugari
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