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'Bullshit': Socceroo slams Hanson's monoculture claim

Socceroo Awer Mabil says the national football team is a representation of the best Australia has to offer as a multicultural country.

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Support swells for Socceroos teen after penalty miss

Teen sensation Lucas Herrington missed one of Australia's penalties in their shootout loss to Egypt but has received a groundswell of support.

AAP

World Cup 2026 R32 Australia vs. Egypt Predictions and Picks

Australia vs. Egypt World Cup 2026 r32 predictions: we back Egypt at +155 as Salah and Marmoush target a defensively shaky Socceroos side.

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Why Socceroos’ World Cup breakthrough has come at the right time for fractious Australia

A Socceroos squad from diverse backgrounds has broken through just as Australia’s far-right, anti-immigration party surges in the polls – the timing might be perfect

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Awer Mabil moved to Australia aged 10 as a refugee. He is now set to face USMNT at the World Cup

The winger was born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents who had escaped civil war. He moved to Australia aged 10

The Independent UK

'Lethal as possible': Toure's plan to go to the top

Socceroos goalscoring ace Mohamed Toure wants to get to the top and he's ready to seize his opportunity at the World Cup.

AAP

Bigger moments coming for Socceroos' comet: Mabil

Awer Mabil plays a big brother role for goalscoring hero Nestory Irankunda and believes the Socceroos phenomenon has bigger moments ahead at the World Cup.

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Afternoon Update: Hanson wants ‘monocultural’ Australia; Kyle Sandilands’ $12m settlement; and rat-hunting ghostbusters

One Nation leader said Australia cannot be multicultural in her first address to the National Press Club in Canberra

The Guardian - AU

'We are with you': Socceroo's message to refugees

Awer Mabil, one of four former refugees in the Socceroos' World Cup squad, says Australia's multiculturalism is what makes it the 'best country in the world'.

AAP

Team video went viral because Australians can relate to Socceroos’ diversity, says Awer Mabil

A video promoting the team’s multiculturalism went viral because the Australian public could relate to its unedited and raw message, says the striker

The Guardian - AU

Australia embraces immigrants on World Cup squad with message that soccer is for everyone

Australia's Socceroos are highlighting their immigrant players before the World Cup. This message of inclusion comes as anti-immigrant feelings grow worldwide. Players like Awer Mabil, born in a refugee camp, share their journeys. The team's stance underscores multiculturalism's impact on Australia. This initiative aims to unite people and celebrate diversity.

The Economic Times

Australia embraces immigrants on World Cup squad with message that soccer is for everyone

Australia is celebrating the immigrants on its the squad ahead of the team's opening World Cup match

The Independent UK

Socceroos video sends a pointed message on migration: ‘We’re a reflection of modern Australia’

The Socceroos have spoken of their pride in their heritage and playing for the national team, as they prepare for the World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Sport and politics collide in most polarising World Cup

It is clear that sport and politics are entwined like never before as the World Cup gets underway in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Popovic's tough call on when to employ Socceroo weapons

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic faces a tough call on when to unleash Nestory Irankunda and his other talented young attackers against Turkey at the World Cup.

The Guardian - AU

Mo Touré: Australia’s Ter-Mo-Nator who just wants to be seen as a ‘good person’

The rising Socceroos star isn’t interested in celebrity and heads into his first World Cup with a strong connection to his roots and feet firmly on the ground

AAP

Volpato named as coach backs young Socceroos to deliver

Former Italy prospect Cristian Volpato is in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup and coach Tony Popovic is backing his young guns to deliver.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos enter last chance saloon with Mexico friendly to shape World Cup dreams

Coach Tony Popovic will take a final look at players on the selection fringe with Australia’s 26-man squad to be named after the warm-up game

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The Guardian - AU

Injured Riley McGree out of World Cup as Tony Popovic springs late Socceroos surprise

The Socceroos have been rocked by a hamstring injury to key midfielder Riley McGree on the eve of the World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos’ African heritage offers timely reminder of Australia’s diversity

Culture and community helped Mo Touré and Nestory Irankunda become the footballers they are today – and their spark may ignite this World Cup

AAP

Brotherly feedback helps drive Juric towards World Cup

Socceroos newbie Deni Juric has been able to lean on older brother and former Socceroos striker Tomi Juric for advice as he auditions for the World Cup.

The Guardian - AU

Nestory Irankunda double elevates Socceroos to grand farewell win over Curaçao

Australia defeat Curaçao 5-1 in final home match before World Cup as trio of substitutes combine for three goals to dominate second half

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Big gun cameos seal Socceroos' World Cup send-off win

Nestory Irankunda, Jordy Bos and Riley McGree have come off the bench to lift the Socceroos to a 5-1 win over Curacao in their World Cup send-off match.

AAP

Mabil's lifeline sends message to forgotten Socceroos

Jason Geria has held up Awer Mabil's Socceroos recall as proof Tony Popovic will leave no stone unturned heading into this year's World Cup.

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Socceroos summon uncapped trio for World Cup warm-ups

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has called up an 18-year-old defender for the first time while also giving World Cup auditions to two other uncapped players.

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