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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10: Tim Cahill of Australia celebrates scoring their first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Playoff match between the Australian Socceroos and Syria at ANZ Stadium on October 10, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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‘Game over’: Cahill’s non-negotiable demands for Socceroos

With four matches to go, Australia’s World Cup qualifying chances are hanging by a thread. Often their saviour, Tim Cahill has delivered a stinging warning he hopes will save the Socceroos.

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AL WAKRAH, QATAR - JUNE 01: Jason Davidson of Australia on the ball during the International Friendly match between Jordan and Australia Socceroos at Al Janoub Stadium on June 01, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag/Getty Images)

Recalled ‘Roo itching for an opportunity

Socceroos appearances for left-back Jason Davidson have been few and far in between since the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Kai Trewin runs with the ball during a Socceroos training session at Leichhardt Oval on March 17, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Socceroos rookie declares ‘I can step up to the plate’

He’s one of six new faces for the Socceroos but rookie Kai Trewin has declared he is ready to ‘step up to the plate’ at the qualifiers, and reveals how City veteran Aziz Behic has made an impact.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: Alex Grant is announced a new signing for Sydney FC during the round 17 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Adelaide United at Allianz Stadium, on February 01, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

New ‘Roo focusing on Sydney task

As thrilled as Alex Grant is to have been named in the latest Socceroos squad, his immediate task is playing well for Sydney FC against Wellington Phoenix on Sunday night.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Nestory Irankunda of the Socceroos during a Socceroos training session at Coopers Stadium on October 09, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Irankunda moves to Swiss club

Socceroos teenage sensation Nestory Irankunda is on the move in the search for first-team football.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 14th November 2024. Australian Socceroos vs Suadi Arabia at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium . Harry Souttar of the Socceroos. 2nd half . Picture: Michael Klein

Socceroos’ World Cup hopes crushed by star’s horror injury

The Socceroos’ already injury-hit defence has been dealt a savage blow, with Harry Souttar set to be sidelined long-term in a disastrous end to 2024 for manager Tony Popovic.

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Australia's forward #06 Martin Boyle reacts to a missed chance during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup quarter-final football match between Australia and South Korea at Al-Janoub Stadium in al-Wakrah, south of Doha, on February 2, 2024. (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP)

Socceroo finds much-needed form

A Scotland-based Socceroo has starred on his return to his club’s first team after a lengthy spell on the bench.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Mathew Ryan of Australia warms up before the round three 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Bahrain at Robina Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Socceroos captain’s frustrating wait over

It has been a long wait, but Socceroos skipper Mat Ryan has finally played a competitive game for Italian club Roma.

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SAITAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 15: Nishan Velupillay of Australia controls the ball against Daichi Kamada of Japan during the FIFA World Cup Asian Third Qualifier Group C match between Japan and Australia at Saitama Stadium on October 15, 2024 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)

Where Socceroos will play Japan revealed

A venue has been chosen for what looms as a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier for the Socceroos against Japan.

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Robbie Slater tals to Richard Piel

Peil tells all: Wasted millions and the A-League’s biggest threat

Richard Peil decision to walk away from the A-League shocked everyone. ROBBIE SLATER finds out what really happened in an exclusive Q&A with the former Central Coast owner.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Nestory Irankunda of Australia looks on before taking to the field during an Australia Socceroos press conference and training session at HBF Park on June 10, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘Detrimental’: A-Leagues clubs blast FA over academy plans

Explosive leaked letter reveals A-League’s men’s clubs are not happy with the prospect of losing their development players to Football Australia’s new pilot academy.

MANAMA, BAHRAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Kusini Yengi of Australia celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier Group C match between Bahrain and Australia on November 19, 2024 in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)

Late goal saves Socceroos disaster

Kusini Yengi scored twice as the Socceroos narrowly avoided what would have been a costly loss to Bahrain.

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We suck again. Photo: Christopher Pike/Getty Images.

‘Absolute catastrophe’: Socceroos rocked

The Socceroos have fallen apart in spectacular circumstances with their world cup qualification campaign on a knife’s edge.

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MANAMA, BAHRAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Kusini Yengi of Australia scores his team's first goal past Ebrahim Lutfalla of Bahrain during the FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier Group C match between Bahrain and Australia on November 19, 2024 in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)

He saved the Socceroos but wasteful star almost cost them the lot

Kusini Yengi came to the rescue for the Socceroos deep into stoppage time, but if the striker really does want to be the next Tim Cahill he has a long way to go, writes ERIN SMITH.

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