Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role
Tim Cahill could be in line for a surprise return to Australian football, with the Socceroos great a target to fill a newly created Football Australia vacancy.
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World Cup door open for forgotten Socceroos goalkeeper
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has kept the door open for forgotten goalkeeper Joe Gauci to make his World Cup case at a training camp in Florida.
Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup
Marcus Younis has had the 2026 World Cup in his sights for a long time, and now the Melbourne City star is attempting to bolt into the Socceroos squad.
Bulls beat ‘Nix as Duke makes final World Cup audition
With Socceroos coach Tony Popovic in the stands, World Cup hopeful Mitch Duke helped Macarthur FC demolish Wellington Phoenix in a dead-rubber match.
Hat-trick heroics for Socceroo in a real Toure de force
Young Socceroo Mohamed Toure continues to shine in the lead-up to the World Cup, scoring another hat-trick for English Championship side Norwich.
Resilient Goodwin sets sights on World Cup audition
Veteran Socceroo Craig Goodwin is ramping up his bid to return from injury in time to audition for a World Cup berth in Adelaide United's finals campaign.
Arnold mulls Iraq future, plots World Cup upset
He rewrote history by taking Iraq to the World Cup and now Graham Arnold wants to cause an upset in North America as he contemplates his coaching future.
Sky’s limit for Irankunda as Socceroos brace for Turkey
The Socceroos will face Turkey first at the World Cup, and after his brace against Curacao Nestory Irankunda will be a crucial part of plans to shock the world.
Late Bos goal helps stodgy Socceroos past Cameroon
A late goal from Jordy Bos has helped Australia to a 1-0 win over Cameroon in their friendly in Sydney.
Socceroos embrace Cup auditions with end goal in sight
Milos Degenek has been to two World Cups, and he and his teammates can show they should be in Tony Popovic's squad.
Different route to World Cup has Socceroos primed
Aziz Behich and Milos Degenek won't ever regret reaching the World Cup through the playoffs, but are relishing a different preparation for 2026.
‘They just surprise you’: how teen can add to Socceroos
Teen Lucas Herrington could be a surprise Socceroos call-up and ex-England sensation Theo Walcott believes national teams can reap the rewards of testing youth.
How Socceroos learned of playmaker’s Croatian defection
Portsmouth attacker Adrian Segecic has turned his back on the Socceroos and switched FIFA association from Australia to Croatia.
Socceroos boss sets out Volpato’s path to selection
Cristian Volpato is warming to the prospect of playing for Australia, after recently meeting with Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic.
Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos’ World Cup blueprint
Tony Popovic is seeking cross-code collaboration as the Socceroos head to the World Cup in the United States.
Iran’s bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks
Iran's football federation president says "we can't be expected to look forward to the World Cup" in the US after the eruption of conflict in the Middle East.
Socceroos duo suffer blows ahead of World Cup
Lewis Miller's World Cup dream is over after undergoing surgery, while fellow Socceroo Riley McGree scored again but Boro lost to Championship rivals Coventry.
‘Target’s a trophy’: Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances
Australia captain Mitch Marsh has offered an upbeat assessment of their chances of lifting the T20 World Cup on the eve of the opening match against Ireland.
Peake performance can’t save Aussie teens in World Cup
Ollie Peake's captain's century wasn't enough to prevent Australia's Under 19s being dethroned as world champions as they lost by 27 runs to England.
Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow
Luckless Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood has been dealt another blow in his ongoing recovery from hamstring and Achilles injuries.
Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record
The 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has flayed his way to the highest score ever in a World Cup final to power India to the global under-19 crown.
Wallabies’ surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup
The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.
Socceroos announce World Cup warm-ups, new assistant
The Socceroos will host two friendlies in the next FIFA window, while FA has also announced ex-captain Mile Jedinak has joined Tony Popovic's coaching staff.
FA presses play on new era as streaming boss made CEO
The new chief executive of Football Australia has promised to bring a sporting and commercial excellence to the organisation.
Hogan hero: Aussies open U19 World Cup defence in style
Steven Hogan scored a ton in Australia Under-19s' victory over Ireland to open their World Cup title defence in Namibia.
Socceroo returns to former club ahead of World Cup tilt
The Brisbane Roar have unveiled their newest signing, Nick D'Agostino, as the star striker pushes for a spot in the Socceroos side for this year's World Cup.
Uncertainty over World Cup tickets after FIFA backflip
Football Australia will receive discounted $A90 World Cup tickets after FIFA responded to the outcry at high prices, but fans remain uncertain about access.
Australia among countries for most Cup ticket requests
Australia are among the countries with the most ticket requests for next year's World Cup, despite an outcry about high prices and concerns over visas.
Socceroos set for wild west North American adventure
The Socceroos' North American west coast adventure at the World Cup has been confirmed, with matches in Vancouver, Seattle and Santa Clara in California.
Socceroo would love another shot at World Cup foes
The Socceroos can't wait to learn their opponents at the upcoming World Cup, especially if it allows them to handle some unfinished business.
It’s pot luck for Socceroos ahead of World Cup draw
Australia have avoided some of soccer's most powerful nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, which features new tennis-style seeded tournament brackets.