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Injured Socceroos on World Cup: 'There is always a risk of pushing the limit'

Injured Socceroos on World Cup: 'There is always a risk of pushing the limit'

Defender Kye Rowles says he feared his World Cup prospects were over because of a broken foot for the entire time he was sidelined. 18 Nov 2022
The Socceroos have a very strange World Cup advantage over France

The Socceroos have a very strange World Cup advantage over France

Some fast facts about the World Cup. 17 Nov 2022
Socceroos have a clumsy head-to-head record against their World Cup opponents

Socceroos have a clumsy head-to-head record against their World Cup opponents

The Socceroos' World Cup schedule at a glance. 17 Nov 2022
'I was just so relieved...for the sport in Australia'

'I was just so relieved...for the sport in Australia'

Coach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos are at the World Cup to win, not just merely make up the numbers. 17 Nov 2022
Boyle doubts grow, Socceroos summon Tilio

Boyle doubts grow, Socceroos summon Tilio

As the Socceroos sweat on forward Martin Boyle's fitness ahead of the World Cup, Melbourne City youngster Marco Tilio has flown to Doha as a standby player. 16 Nov 2022
What Arnie got right and wrong in Socceroos selection

What Arnie got right and wrong in Socceroos selection

Wow! That, I did not expect. 8 Nov 2022
Arnold ponders Socceroos' World Cup squad

Arnold ponders Socceroos' World Cup squad

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has been getting advice left, right and centre ahead of naming Australia's 26-man World Cup squad. 7 Nov 2022
Adelaide coach thinks A-League players 'have an advantage' in World Cup selection

Adelaide coach thinks A-League players 'have an advantage' in World Cup selection

Craig Goodwin scored one goal and assisted another in his last game before the Socceroos' World Cup squad is announced as Adelaide United beat Western United. 7 Nov 2022
Humble Polkinghorne set for 150th cap

Humble Polkinghorne set for 150th cap

Matildas veteran Clare Polkinghorne is about to win her 150th cap, but she doesn't like the attention that comes with it. 7 Nov 2022
'No country is perfect' FIFA cautions Socceroos

'No country is perfect' FIFA cautions Socceroos

FIFA has told the Socceroos and other competing World Cup nations to focus on football rather than human rights in host country Qatar. 4 Nov 2022
World Cup concern as Boyle sees specialist

World Cup concern as Boyle sees specialist

Socceroos star Martin Boyle is seeing a specialist over the leg injury which could threaten his hopes of playing at the World Cup in Qatar. 3 Nov 2022
6,500 deaths: Socceroos attending 'blood-stained' World Cup

6,500 deaths: Socceroos attending 'blood-stained' World Cup

Qatar's human rights record is being criticised ahead of the country hosting soccer's World Cup next month. 27 Oct 2022
Socceroos release damning statement on Qatar human rights

Socceroos release damning statement on Qatar human rights

The Socceroos are calling for Qatar to decriminalise same-sex relationships and honour workers' rights in a politically charged message ahead of the World Cup. 27 Oct 2022
We asked the Matilda's coach to write an article on every opponent

We asked the Matilda's coach to write an article on every opponent

In his own words, Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson looks at the three group-stage opponents Australia have drawn for the Women's World Cup next year. 25 Oct 2022
Matildas draw is not good: Our weakest World Cup opponents boast their own Sam Kerr

Matildas draw is not good: Our weakest World Cup opponents boast their own Sam Kerr

A look at the three teams the Matildas will face in the group stage of the 2023 Women's World Cup. 23 Oct 2022
Matildas World Cup opponents dismiss Australia: 'It isn't a very difficult group'

Matildas World Cup opponents dismiss Australia: 'It isn't a very difficult group'

Australia will play Ireland, Nigeria and Canada at next year's Women's World Cup on home soil, with all three nations pledging major travelling support. 23 Oct 2022
US legend questions Matildas: 'What's been going on there'

US legend questions Matildas: 'What's been going on there'

Coach Tony Gustavsson and his Matildas team will learn their opponents for next year's World Cup on Saturday night, when the draw is conducted in Auckland. 21 Oct 2022
The Socceroos attackers who will and won't be at the World Cup

The Socceroos attackers who will and won't be at the World Cup

The final squad for the World Cup must be provided to FIFA by 14 November. I’m guessing Arnie will take eight specialist attackers/wingers. 17 Oct 2022
One's 'smart', one 'worked really hard' - but is this A-League duo good enough for World Cup Socceroos?

One's 'smart', one 'worked really hard' - but is this A-League duo good enough for World Cup Socceroos?

Melbourne City A-League forwards Mathew Leckie and Jamie Maclaren are right in the Socceroos mix for the World Cup and showcased their class against the Brisbane Roar. 16 Oct 2022
'I'm not sure if he'll be ready before the World Cup': A-League champions injury crises

'I'm not sure if he'll be ready before the World Cup': A-League champions injury crises

Western United's A-League defence was key to their breakthrough championship and will be looking to bounce back to form against Sydney FC after a shocking opening game, with their biggest star set to be out until after the World Cup. 16 Oct 2022
Exclusive: Socceroos coach will auto-trigger four year contract under this condition

Exclusive: Socceroos coach will auto-trigger four year contract under this condition

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will trigger an automatic four-year contract extension if he is able to steer Australia to the World Cup knockout stages, FTBL understands. 13 Oct 2022