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.
world cup
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lynagh reveals injury, contract detail with Cup in mind
Wallabies flyhalf Tom Lynagh has provided fresh detail to his frustrating injury absence and hinted at an imminent contract extension.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.