Luck finally returns as Socceroos thump Indonesia
Luck has rarely been on Australia’s side in the beautiful game but it arrived at the perfect time during a 5-1 thumping of Indonesia in a World Cup qualifier both teams desperately needed to win.
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Irvine bags brace as Socceroos romp to big win
The Socceroos have delivered the most comprehensive result of the Tony Popovic era and ever so slightly strengthened their hold on an automatic World Cup qualifying spot.
Socceroos dodge huge bullet in WCQ win
Australia was in huge trouble early in its World Cup qualifier against the Asian minnows before flipping the game on its head.
Recalled ‘Roo aiming for second World Cup
With his club career back on track, Fran Karacic hopes to make the most of his recall to the Socceroos squad.
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Socceroo makes timely return
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Young Socceroos win Asian Cup in thrilling finish
The Young Socceroos are champions of Asia for the first time in a huge moment for Australian football — thanks to some penalty shoot-out heroics.
Socceroos goalkeeper injured
Mat Ryan has returned from a hip problem but another Socceroos keeper has suffered a similar injury playing for his English club.
Western United skipper chasing Socceroos berth
One of the A-League’s in-form left-backs isn’t ready to give up on his dream being selected for the Socceroos.
Shock change to Matildas, Socceroos kits
A move to reinterpret the long tradition of national teams wearing green and gold uniforms has landed with two bold new kits for the Matildas and Socceroos.
Matildas to debut historic kits later this month
The Matildas and Socceroos will wear matching kits for the first time since 2019 in a design by First Nations artist Reko Rennie. See the details behind the historic new look.
Socceroo set to miss qualifiers
The Socceroos seem likely to be without one of their brightest young talents for next month’s games against Indonesia and China.
Irankunda injured in blow to ‘Roos
It wasn’t a good weekend on the injury front for a couple of Australia’s top young players in Europe.
Major turnaround in Socceroos’ fortunes
In a good sign for the Socceroos ahead of March’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Mat Ryan and Joe Gauci are both now getting match minutes since moving to new clubs.
Another ‘Roos keeper on the move
Socceroo Joe Gauci’s quest for game time has taken him from the Premier League to the third tier of English football.
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