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The Ultimate Socceroos 2006 FIFA World Cup Quiz

The Ultimate Socceroos 2006 FIFA World Cup Quiz

Get in the mood for Russia 2018 by testing your knowledge about the key and unforgettable moments of the 2006 Germany FIFA World Cup with the Ultimate Socceroos quiz. 1 Jun 2018
How the 1974 World Cup was the making of the Socceroos

How the 1974 World Cup was the making of the Socceroos

When the Socceroos qualified for the 1974 World Cup for the first time in the country’s history and took their place as part of the top 16 nations in Germany, Australia went wild. 26 May 2018
Why van Marwijk is the man for the Socceroos

Why van Marwijk is the man for the Socceroos

Socceroos legends Mark Schwarzer and Stan Lazaridis believe new boss Bert van Marwijk can deliver for Australia at the 2018 World Cup. 24 May 2018
The 96-year history of the Socceroos

The 96-year history of the Socceroos

Andrew Howe, the author of the Encyclopedia of Socceroos, has created a landmark publication that tells the 96-year story of Australia’s 596 national team players. 24 May 2018
The big quiz: How well do you know Australia's first World Cup team?

The big quiz: How well do you know Australia's first World Cup team?

The first Australian team to play at a World Cup were the 1974 Socceroos. But how well do you know the history of their exploits in Germany? 23 May 2018
How a Socceroo fought back after dying four times

How a Socceroo fought back after dying four times

Former Socceroo Chris Kalantzis is lucky to be alive after surviving a heart attack. He's now able to tell the tale of how he died and was brought back to life on four occasions. 22 May 2018
Brillante's not just dreaming of the World Cup squad

Brillante's not just dreaming of the World Cup squad

Joshua Brillante is aiming to not only make Bert van Marwijk's World Cup squad, but also get some game time in Russia next month. 17 May 2018
Troisi: How Bert is different to Ange

Troisi: How Bert is different to Ange

Melbourne Victory and Socceroos’ midfielder, James Troisi, says Bert van Marwijk’s coaching style is different to his predecessor Ange Postecoglou. 17 May 2018
Archie Thompson: The Socceroos were stiffed!

Archie Thompson: The Socceroos were stiffed!

Archie Thompson says the selection process that sees Alex Gersbach, Bailey Wright and Jamie Maclaren miss out on the 2018 World Cup is stiff. 17 May 2018
Tim Cahill’s extraordinary achievement

Tim Cahill’s extraordinary achievement

Ahead of a potential fourth World Cup appearance, Tim Cahill has been honoured by the naming rights partner of the Caltex Socceroos. 16 May 2018
Irvine: World Cup is the pinnacle

Irvine: World Cup is the pinnacle

Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine says that playing at a World Cup is the pinnacle and added that Australia’s 20-game Asian qualification process will assist the team in Russia. 15 May 2018
Oh my word! The 2017/18 Hyundai A-League Wrap

Oh my word! The 2017/18 Hyundai A-League Wrap

2017/18's record-breaking Hyundai A-League season produced breakout talents, sublime skill and mastery from imports new-and-old. But most of all, it was a reminder of how the local game can deliver genuinely world class moments. 15 May 2018
Troisi: Why Nobody likes Victory

Troisi: Why Nobody likes Victory

Melbourne Victory midfielder James Troisi says the VAR controversy surrounding the A-League Grand Final win over Newcastle Jets has gone in one ear and out the other. 14 May 2018
Is this the best collection of Socceroos fan memorabilia?

Is this the best collection of Socceroos fan memorabilia?

Between February 2008 and October 2017, Pablo Bateson attended 47 consecutive Socceroos World Cup qualifiers picking up prized items of memorabilia during his travels. 11 May 2018
FFA on Expansion: Why using Deloitte is money well spent

FFA on Expansion: Why using Deloitte is money well spent

FFA CEO David Gallop says enlisting Deloitte in the A-League expansion process is money well spent and added that it will be based on a success-based fee arrangement. 10 May 2018
Schwarzer: Why the A-League is a hindrance to the Socceroos

Schwarzer: Why the A-League is a hindrance to the Socceroos

Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer believes the A-League is a hindrance to the Australian national team because players are content to stay in the domestic competition. 10 May 2018
Tommy Oar: What playing in the World Cup meant to me

Tommy Oar: What playing in the World Cup meant to me

Tommy Oar says playing at the 2014 World Cup against the likes of Spain, who he shares the same heritage with, was a dream come true. 8 May 2018
Van Marwijk: Why Cahill is still special for the Socceroos

Van Marwijk: Why Cahill is still special for the Socceroos

Bert van Marwijk has given the biggest hint yet that he will choose record-breaking goal scorer Tim Cahill for next month’s World Cup in Russia. 7 May 2018
Van Marwijk: Arzani can make a difference.

Van Marwijk: Arzani can make a difference.

Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk hopes Daniel Arzani picks Australia over Iran and added that the Melbourne City wonder-kid can make a difference for the Socceroos in Russia. 7 May 2018
When Brett Holman faced off with John Travolta

When Brett Holman faced off with John Travolta

World Cup 2010 goalscorer Brett Holman says his Socceroos jersey signed by iconic movie star John Travolta was a cool piece of memorabilia from South Africa. 4 May 2018
Champness: "It's my job to repay Ernie"

Champness: "It's my job to repay Ernie"

Ahead of tomorrow night’s Grand Final against Melbourne Victory, Newcastle starlet Joe Champness says repaying the faith and trust of Jet’s coach Ernie Merrick will be his main job. 4 May 2018