Irankunda heroics vindicate bold coach in Socceroo win
Tony Popovic's bold call to start Nestory Irankunda in Australia's World Cup opener against Turkey paid off, with the sensation starring in a memorable 2-0 win.
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Socceroos ready to seize chance to shock the world
The Socceroos are full of youthful enthusiasm and hype and are ready to again silence doubters on the World Cup stage, starting with Turkey.
Socceroos ready to ‘spoil the party’ after Turkey jabs
After Turkey captain Hakan Calhanoglu said his team should dominate their World Cup opener, Socceroos boss Tony Popovic wants his charges to spoil the party.
‘Mo is healthy’: Socceroos allay fears over striker
Socceroos defenders Aziz Behich and Jacob Italiano say striker Mohamed Toure was back in training ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey.
Socceroos scare: intrigue grows over striker’s absence
Striker Mohamed Toure was unsighted at training just three days out from Australia's World Cup opener, but the Socceroos expect him to return to the track.
Sport and politics collide in most polarising World Cup
It is clear that sport and politics are entwined like never before as the World Cup gets underway in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Like a Bos: Socceroos gun ready for World Cup lift-off
Jordan Bos is arguably already the Socceroos' best player and the dynamic left wing-back could propel himself to superstardom at the World Cup.
The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss
Tony Popovic has been inspired by coaching great Craig Bellamy for a long time and the Melbourne coach isn't surprised to see him thriving with the Socceroos.
Matildas want polish, response after Mexican surprise
The Matildas will attempt to adapt to Mexico's unusual tactics, and covert their opportunities, in their Sydney rematch.
Irankunda ready to be face of changing Socceroos at Cup
Nestory Irankunda represents the changing face of the Socceroos and is ready to shine on the World Cup stage.
Slow-start Socceroos draw with Swiss in final warm-up
Coach Tony Popovic was happy with his youthful Socceroos' 1-1 draw with Switzerland but admits there's a phase of their game they must improve.
Matildas stunned on home soil in upset loss to Mexico
The Matildas have suffered a shock defeat to Mexico on home soil, with a candid Joe Montemurro pinning the blame on poor decision-making.
‘Time to come home’: why Volpato joined Socceroos
Cristian Volpato is set to debut in Australia's warm-up match against Switzerland after speaking for the first time about his decision to switch allegiances.
Veteran urges Socceroos’ youth to seize WC chance
Ajdin Hrustic's first World Cup was ravaged by injury and he feels perfectly placed to guide all the Socceroos' young debutants through this tournament.
Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride
Teenager Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest ever World Cup starter, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.
World Cup players scared to speak out: Foster
Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says players are unwilling to speak up about human rights abuses because of fear it will affect their World Cup hopes.
‘Underdog’ Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match
Oakland's three biggest professional sports franchises have all left but the 'underdog' city of the Bay Area appears the perfect match for the Socceroos.
No Payne, big gain: Socceroo’s social media boost
Days after Tim Payne became the talking point of world football after his low profile went viral, Socceroo Kai Trewin is experiencing his own social media rise.
Young Socceroos can shock world again: veteran attacker
Mathew Leckie believes a young Socceroos squad can shock the world at the World Cup, just like they did in Qatar.
Sky’s the limit for emerging Socceroos pair
Lucas Herrington and Paul Okon-Engstler are among the young Socceroos in the World Cup squad and coach Tony Popovic has high expectations of both.
Joe Lolley leaving Sydney FC, eyes move to ALM rival
Ex-Nottingham Forest winger Joe Lolley has left Sydney FC after playing four seasons with the A-League Men club.
Volpato named as coach backs young Socceroos to deliver
Former Italy prospect Cristian Volpato is in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup and coach Tony Popovic is backing his young guns to deliver.
Popovic urges Socceroos to believe after Mexico loss
The Socceroos have lost to Mexico 1-0 in the friendly match that was the final audition for players to impress before Tony Popovic picks his World Cup squad.
Socceroos set for World Cup audition against Mexico
Socceroos players will have their final audition for the World Cup squad in Australia's friendly against Mexico in front of a hostile crowd.
Volpato debut a possibility as coach plays down risk
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Cristian Volpato could debut as soon as Australia's friendly against Mexico less than two days after his defection from Italy.
Vidosic son hopes to do father proud in Wembley final
Dario Vidosic is hoping a season of heartbreak can end in joy as he leads Brighton & Hove Albion out at Wembley with late father Rado on his mind.
Volpato switches Italy for Socceroos as Cup cull looms
Italy-based attacker Cristian Volpato is set to join up with the Socceroos in the US as coach Tony Popovic prepares to cut his World Cup squad in coming days.
Cash-strapped FA ‘not reliant on’ Socceroos Cup bailout
Forced to make cost-cutting measures, cash-strapped Football Australia aren't placing any pressure on the Socceroos to go deep at the World Cup.
Injured Socceroos star ruled out of World Cup
The Socceroos have suffered a brutal injury blow with creative attacker Riley McGree ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.
Injured Socceroo’s EPL dream over after Boro loss
Riley McGree was injured and he and Sammy Silvera missed out on their dream of Premier League football after Middlesbrough lost the Championship playoff final.
Mavs strike down Lightning in Super Netball
A strong second half lifted the Melbourne Mavericks to a 10-goal win over Sunshine Coast Lightning and into third position on the Super Netball ladder