world cup qualifiers

Socceroos World Cup qualifiers, Copa America, A-League and Olympics on collision course

Socceroos World Cup qualifiers, Copa America, A-League and Olympics on collision course

FIFA have announced that the Socceroos World Cup qualifiers have been delayed until 2021 leaving the matches at risk of landing amidst a hectic A-League schedule. 12 Aug 2020
Fixtures pile up for Socceroos in 2020

Fixtures pile up for Socceroos in 2020

With the Socceroos facing their busiest calendar year, the decision to postpone World Cup qualifiers due to the coronovirus outbreak creates a fixture headache. 10 Mar 2020
A-League Aussies power feel-good World Cup dream in Guam

A-League Aussies power feel-good World Cup dream in Guam

Could a group of pioneering Aussies with A-League experience, be behind one of the great Asian World Cup stories with Guam? 18 Jul 2019
'Time to step up' for next big Socceroos personality

'Time to step up' for next big Socceroos personality

Drawing West Asian nations such as Jordan will require a new group of 'big' leaders in the Socceroo squad as they negotiate the Road to Qatar 2022 in hostile places such as Amman and Kathmandu. 17 Jul 2019
Aussie coach Karl Dodd ‘proud’ after famous WCQ win

Aussie coach Karl Dodd ‘proud’ after famous WCQ win

Former A-League defender Karl Dodd, with help from assistant Daniel McBreen, says he’s proud of Guam after they progressed to the second round of World Cup qualifiers today. 12 Jun 2019
Leckie Bags Brace as Australia Thrash Czech Republic 4-0 in Pre-World Cup Friendly

Leckie Bags Brace as Australia Thrash Czech Republic 4-0 in Pre-World Cup Friendly

MOSCOW, June 1 (Sputnik) - Hertha midfielder Mathew Leckie scored a double to help World Cup-bound Australia pummel the Czech Republic 4-0 in their last but one warm-up friendly before this summer's tournament that took place in the Austrian city of St. Polten on Friday. 1 Jun 2018
Kiwi's World Cup dream stays alive

Kiwi's World Cup dream stays alive

New Zealand's dream of qualifying for the World Cup is still alive, the Kiwi's holding Peru to a 0-0 draw at Westpac Stadium to leave it all on the line going into Lima. 11 Nov 2017
Azzuri on the brink after defeat to Sweden

Azzuri on the brink after defeat to Sweden

While Australia are battling through their own qualification journey to Russia in 2018, a far more prestigious nation’s struggles are flying under the radar. 11 Nov 2017
Socceroos player ratings vs Syria

Socceroos player ratings vs Syria

Tim Cahill proved the Socceroos' saviour once again leading Australia to a tense 2-1 extra time win over Syria at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday night. With an intercontinental playoff now on the horizon how did the players fare in their latest obstacle on the Road to Russia? 11 Oct 2017
Roos on the road to Damascus and play-offs against Syria

Roos on the road to Damascus and play-offs against Syria

Australia will need to qualify for Russia 2018 the hard way through up to four punishing tough play-offs after Saudi Arabia beat Japan 1-0 this morning. 6 Sep 2017
All career goals are now short term for Mark Milligan

All career goals are now short term for Mark Milligan

At yesterday's "Made in the Hyundai A-League" event in Melbourne, the focus and discussion was on the pathways many current Socceroos have taken through the Hyundai A-League and beyond. Former Socceroo and A-League legend Shannon Cole found out more... 4 Sep 2017
Socceroos Made In The Hyundai A-League

Socceroos Made In The Hyundai A-League

They faced the best in the world at the Confederations Cup and now they're battling to take the Socceroos to Russia 2018...but they started professional life in the Hyundai A-League. 1 Sep 2017
Postecoglou names 30-man Socceroos squad

Postecoglou names 30-man Socceroos squad

Ange Postecoglou has named a 30-man squad for the Socceroos' upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Thailand. 15 Aug 2017
Luongo 'buzzing' after first goal for QPR

Luongo 'buzzing' after first goal for QPR

Socceroo Massimo Luongo has scored his first goal for Championship side Queens Park Rangers as the club crushed Rotherham 5-1 at Loftus Road overnight. 19 Mar 2017
If I Was Ange...

If I Was Ange...

It’s a strange squad that Ange has picked for the games against Iraq and UAE. Strange if you want to score goals, that is… 15 Mar 2017
Allianz condition a 'concern' for Postecoglou

Allianz condition a 'concern' for Postecoglou

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has raised questions about the state of Allianz Stadium’s pitch after witnessing Friday night’s A-League match which saw Sydney FC down Central Coast Mariners 1-0. 14 Mar 2017
Ange: I'm satisfied about where we're at

Ange: I'm satisfied about where we're at

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou believes the national team’s status is where it should be after the progression of the past two years. 15 Nov 2016
Spira: No Thai, this is a must win

Spira: No Thai, this is a must win

Socceroo centre-back Matthew Spiranovic admits the past two draws were acceptable but maximum points are needed against Thailand away next Tuesday. 7 Nov 2016
A-League bolters in new Roos squad

A-League bolters in new Roos squad

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou today named five A-League players in an extended 30-man squad for next month's World Cup Qualifier against Thailand. 26 Oct 2016
Spiranovic: Japan would be happier than us

Spiranovic: Japan would be happier than us

Socceroo defender Matthew Sprianovic says Japan’s game plan of allowing Australia to maintain possession was unexpected. 12 Oct 2016
Yoshida: We have to stop Cahill

Yoshida: We have to stop Cahill

Japan and Southampton centre-back Maya Yoshida says the Samurai Blue is aware of the dangers Australia’s midfield causes. 10 Oct 2016