YOU BLOODY BEAUTY: All The Best Celebrations From The…

YOU BLOODY BEAUTY: All The Best Celebrations From The Socceroos World Cup Win

The Socceroos have officially progressed to the FIFA World Cup round of 16 and fans have gone absolutely bonkers celebrating. The round of 16 (AKA the knockout stage) is usually reserved for the big hitters of world football such as Brazil, Spain and France so this is a massive achievement for the squad. The last time Australia made it past the group stage was in 2006. Back then, the Socceroos were tragically beaten by Italy after a controversial penalty goal which set back Italian/Australian diplomacy two decades. To celebrate, here’s a lovingly crafted collection of the best (and most chaotic) scenes from around the country after the Aussies beat Denmark 1-0. The eye of the storm for wild celebrations overnight was Melbourne’s Federation Square which chucked the game on the big screen. Fans braved the extremely inconsiderate start time of 3am (how dare timezones exist?) to pack the space.

Thanks to all the fans who braved the cold (and early morning!) to support the @Socceroos at Fed Square.

We’re so thankful to have such an iconic space for all Victorians to come together #GiveIt100 #Socceroos #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/0ilD16sqLH
— Fed Square (@FedSquare) November 30, 2022

Matthew Leckie

Melbourne, at 3am time. A big moment for football in the country. pic.twitter.com/v6tO14iUch
— Adam Millington (@AdamGMillington) November 30, 2022

And at Fed Square: pic.twitter.com/neOHhh6UDW
— Roman Mackinnon (@RomanMackinnon6) November 30, 2022

Tfw you’re riding every kick and save @Socceroos #GiveIt100 #Socceroos #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/QiINl8yLvP
— Fed Square (@FedSquare) November 30, 2022

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Oh what a night. #Socceroos celebrations at The Star Sydney #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/le0PcfN4kn
— Josh Martin (@JWMartin777) November 30, 2022

Don’t bother if you weren’t up for it. This feeling is unmatched. #Socceroos pic.twitter.com/PUorP1Os0s
— Jasper Chellappah (@Jasperc53) November 30, 2022

George St in Sydney at 4am ⁦@GuardianAus⁩ pic.twitter.com/J3Sgs1uXkc
— Elias Visontay (@EliasVisontay) November 30, 2022

Harry KewellTim CahillLucas NeilMark SchwarzerMark VidukaJohn AloisiLionel Messi

Lionel Messi: "The match against Australia is going to be very difficult. Anyone can beat anyone, it's all even. We have to prepare for the game as we always do."
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) November 30, 2022

If you have to wake up in the middle of the night, make it when your feed has just watched a Socceroos World Cup win pic.twitter.com/3I6tjgbpoa
— anna spargo-ryan (@annaspargoryan) November 30, 2022

Come on @AlboMP hit us with the “Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum!”

This is way bigger than winning a posh boat race in the 80s.
— Mike or The Don (@mikeorthedon) November 30, 2022

EASY GROUP pic.twitter.com/pXiM0D59Rn
— ˣʸ☭ (@XylastHopeless) November 30, 2022

If you said “Aaron Mooy” to an Argentinian person, they would think you were saying “Aaron very” — follow for more of my tactical preview of the Socceroos’ clash with Argentina
— Evan Morgan Grahame (@Evan_M_G) November 30, 2022