Pic Special: Roo loves VAR now?

Pic Special: Roo loves VAR now?

A tide of green and gold swept into Samara Arena today to see Australia face Denmark in their second game of Russia 2018 – and finally VAR went in our favour! Pics by Kevin Airs 21 Jun 2018
See the moment Arzani feared he'd broken Cahill...

See the moment Arzani feared he'd broken Cahill...

For a brief moment, Socceroos super kid Daniel Arzani feared he'd broken Australia's greatest ever goalscorer at training yesterday. 20 Jun 2018
Mooy: We need to bring home the bacon

Mooy: We need to bring home the bacon

The Socceroos hope to isolate Danish danger man Christian Eriksen to bring home the bacon against Denmark on Thursday. 20 Jun 2018
This could be my last World Cup...

This could be my last World Cup...

Socceroos midfield maestro Aaron Mooy is soaking up all the thrills of his first World Cup and knows it could be his last, as well as his first. 19 Jun 2018
Arzani: I was only ever going to play for the Roos

Arzani: I was only ever going to play for the Roos

Aussie wonder kid Daniel Arzani is delighted to have been locked down as a Socceroo at last – and says he was never going to have it any other way. 18 Jun 2018
Arzani on playing in the World Cup: "Jesus Christ, this is pretty cool...'

Arzani on playing in the World Cup: "Jesus Christ, this is pretty cool...'

As he prepared to come on against France at the World Cup, just one thought went through Daniel Arzani's mind: "Jesus Christ - this is pretty cool!" 18 Jun 2018
Pic special: The Socceroos battling for a start

Pic special: The Socceroos battling for a start

It was a recovery day for the Socceroos who played the most minutes against France the day before... but for the others it was a chance to force themselves into contention for place in the team against Denmark. 18 Jun 2018
C'mon, you Aussies! Roo fans in Kazan pic special

C'mon, you Aussies! Roo fans in Kazan pic special

We were with the Aussies fans as they went into Kazan Arena for the World Cup kick off match against France. Pics by Kevin Airs 16 Jun 2018
Aussies on fire at Russian FanFest

Aussies on fire at Russian FanFest

Aussies brought the party to Kazan last night as the World Cup kicked off and Socceroos fans fired up at the local Fan Fest site. 15 Jun 2018
Book my place in history!

Book my place in history!

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill shrugged off doubts about his match fitness and says he's ready to book his place in history. 14 Jun 2018
Bert: I'm not paying!

Bert: I'm not paying!

Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk has insisted to the Dutch press that he's NOT going to be paying for the entourage of Dutch backroom staff he's brought with him to Russia 2018. 14 Jun 2018
'I owe it all to Ernie...'

'I owe it all to Ernie...'

Socceroos striker Andrew Nabbout has hailed former mentor Ernie Merrick for turning his fortunes around and sending him on the way to the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Nabbout: No tensions in camp...

Nabbout: No tensions in camp...

World Cup bolter Andrew Nabbout shrugged off a training ground bust-up with Trent Sainsbury today and insisted: “I was more angry at myself to be honest.” 13 Jun 2018
Roos in Kazan: Scissor kicks, blow-ups and giggles

Roos in Kazan: Scissor kicks, blow-ups and giggles

The Socceroos landed in Kazan, and made an immediate impact, with a gala day for locals, then a couple of relaxed training sessions which saw team photos - official and unofficial - scissor kicks, penalty practice. a few players semi-seriously getting antsy, but quite a few giggles too. We were there on the sidelines for it all... Pics by Kevin Airs 13 Jun 2018
Leckie: Captain, my Captain...

Leckie: Captain, my Captain...

Mile Jedinak is a leader on or off the field whether or not he wears the captain's armband for the Socceroos, Australia winger Mat Leckie insisted today. 12 Jun 2018
Quelle surprise in store for France

Quelle surprise in store for France

The Socceroos are pinning their hopes on breaking the spirits of a marauding French side by locking down the game for the first 30 minutes, Australia winger Mat Leckie revealed today. 12 Jun 2018
Ryan ready to roll France in Russia

Ryan ready to roll France in Russia

Wins over Hungary and Chechia have sent the Socceroos to Russia 2018 brimming with confidence and ready to face France in their opening World Cup match, keeper Mat Ryan said today. 11 Jun 2018
More questions than answers for Bert...

More questions than answers for Bert...

Australia might have won via a late own goal against Hungary... but the 2-1 win threw up more questions than answers for coach Bert van Marwijk. 10 Jun 2018
Turning Russia Green and Goldski...

Turning Russia Green and Goldski...

The Socceroos will train in Russia under the watchful eye of Johnny Warren and other World Cup icons from our football past. 7 Jun 2018
Arzani, Cahill, Maclaren make Russia squad

Arzani, Cahill, Maclaren make Russia squad

Bert van Marwijk has named his final 23 man squad for Russia 2018 – and included an attack-heavy line up featuring teen prodigy Daniel Arzani. 3 Jun 2018
Zelic: Socceroos need a licence to thrill

Zelic: Socceroos need a licence to thrill

The Socceroos must show Australia's have-a-go spirit when they take on Czechia in Austria tonight, SBS host Lucy Zelic tells the new 442FM podcast. 1 Jun 2018