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The Socceroos need an entirely new approach for 2022 World Cup

The Socceroos need an entirely new approach for 2022 World Cup

The Socceroos have an opportunity to break the mould and take an entirely new approach to the World Cup Finals in Qatar. 5 Oct 2022
World Cup timing to create major issues for A-League players

World Cup timing to create major issues for A-League players

The A-League Men season will start against the backdrop of the World Cup build up as players attempt to seal Socceroos berths and the league seeks momentum. 5 Oct 2022
Socceroos' Plan B is better than Plan A

Socceroos' Plan B is better than Plan A

Australia managed a couple of narrow wins over the Kiwis recently, but it was not a performance to strike fear into our World Cup Group D opponents. There is hope though, if Arnie is prepared to gamble on Plan B... 5 Oct 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Contract extension on cards for Arnold if Socceroos shine at World Cup

EXCLUSIVE: Contract extension on cards for Arnold if Socceroos shine at World Cup

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will be offered a renewed four-year deal if Australia impress at the November-December World Cup, FTBL can reveal. 8 Aug 2022
East is East and West is West: Is the Asian Football Confederation too big?

East is East and West is West: Is the Asian Football Confederation too big?

The Socceroos, part of the Asian Football Confederation, found themselves travelling half the circumference of the globe to get to and from some of their FIFA World Cup qualification games. Is the AFC too big? 16 Jun 2022
'There's no guarantee' - World Cup reality yet to hit Socceroos says Cahill

'There's no guarantee' - World Cup reality yet to hit Socceroos says Cahill

Socceroo great Tim Cahill says the magnitude of Australia's World Cup qualification will still be sinking for Graham Arnold and his players. 15 Jun 2022
Myth-buster Arnold shatters a thousand stereotypes

Myth-buster Arnold shatters a thousand stereotypes

The notion that Socceroos gaffer Graham Arnold is a risk-averse coach cocooned in a cage of caution has exploded into a thousand pieces. 14 Jun 2022
'Full strength Socceroos will make a difference': FA chief's World Cup war cry

'Full strength Socceroos will make a difference': FA chief's World Cup war cry

A robust financial rebound has left Football Australia well placed to shrug off the $12 million hit of missing out on the World Cup - but chief executive James Johnson hasn’t given up hope of qualifying for Qatar. 5 May 2022
Australia Women's Cricket World Cup squad and schedule

Australia Women's Cricket World Cup squad and schedule

Australia's ODI ICC Women's World Cup campaign starts this Saturday in New Zealand, with the Australian Women's Cricket team competing in their opening match. 5 Mar 2022
'I've never doubted it': ex-Socceroos star tips fifth World Cup appearance

'I've never doubted it': ex-Socceroos star tips fifth World Cup appearance

As the home stretch to Qatar 2022 looms into view, former Socceroos star Brett Holman predicts a recalibrated Australia will break the tape ahead of closest rival Japan to clinch World Cup qualification.  29 Jan 2022
‘No need to panic’: Johnson outlines his Socceroos World Cup strategies

‘No need to panic’: Johnson outlines his Socceroos World Cup strategies

Football Australia chief James Johnson is staying calm amid a cacophony of unease over the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifying prospects, insisting “there is no need to panic at this point”.  7 Dec 2021
This Socceroos team now bonafide history makers

This Socceroos team now bonafide history makers

The Socceroos 3-1 victory over Oman was also a history making one for the Australians. 8 Oct 2021
Ex-Socceroo: ‘It's naive to think that we can go to Asia and dominate'

Ex-Socceroo: ‘It's naive to think that we can go to Asia and dominate'

Former Socceroo Scott Ollerenshaw says many Australian football fans have unrealistic expectations of the national team after a muted reaction to the 1-0 win over Vietnam. 9 Sep 2021
Bring the 2022 men’s World Cup Down Under too says Matilda icon

Bring the 2022 men’s World Cup Down Under too says Matilda icon

Australia’s first ever World Cup goal scorer, Angela Iannotta, has called on FIFA to grant Australia hosting rights to the 2022 men’s World Cup. 1 Feb 2021
Golfing world mourns death of Peter Alliss

Golfing world mourns death of Peter Alliss

Peter Alliss, who became the eccentric "Voice of Golf" on British television after a playing career in which he competed in eight Ryder Cups and was Europe's best golfer for two seasons, has died. He was 89. 7 Dec 2020
FFA, DFAT report sponsorship boom ahead of 2023 World Cup

FFA, DFAT report sponsorship boom ahead of 2023 World Cup

The 2023 Women's World Cup is set to provide a huge financial windfall, according to the Australian government's Department of Food, Agriculture and Trade report. 9 Sep 2020
Australian T20 World Cup's 1.1 billion views sets standard for 2023 World Cup

Australian T20 World Cup's 1.1 billion views sets standard for 2023 World Cup

The International Cricket Council has announced that the latest T20 Women's World Cup, which took place earlier this year in Australia, was the most-watched women's cricket and one of the most-watched women's sporting competitions in history. 5 Jul 2020
World Cup drama that spiked football fever in Australia

World Cup drama that spiked football fever in Australia

Former Socceroo Archie Thompson says Croatia versus Australia at World Cup 2006 remains burned in his memory.  22 Jun 2020
Hosting a World Cup will 'accelerate our game like nothing else'

Hosting a World Cup will 'accelerate our game like nothing else'

The general manager of Australia and New Zealand's World Cup bid has spoken about both the logistics and expected ramifications of winning the hosting rights. 14 Jun 2020
The Matildas' first World Cup icon reveals what 2023 would mean to her

The Matildas' first World Cup icon reveals what 2023 would mean to her

It was 25 years ago this past weekend when the Matildas made their World Cup debut in the lakeside city of Vasteras, in central Sweden. 7 Jun 2020
The Matildas' top 5 World Cup moments

The Matildas' top 5 World Cup moments

The Matildas have long thrilled their fans with dramatic and entertaining games on the biggest stage. 7 Jun 2020