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'Disappointed' Sydney FC imports react to axing

Victor Campuzano and Pierro Quispe have impressed Patrick Kisnorbo after being dumped to the bench by the interim Sydney FC manager.

AAP

The 20 Best Australian Soccer Players of All Time—Ranked

Australia has produced a wealth of talented players over the years, including several who became Premier League legends.

Sports Illustrated

Duke to retire from Socceroos after World Cup bid

Socceroos veteran Mitch Duke is hoping for a World Cup swansong to his international career, saying he'll retire whether or not he makes the squad.

AAP

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Turkey World Cup showdown close to home for Behich

Turkey is a place close to Aziz Behich's heart, making the Socceroos' World Cup opener against the world No.22 a particularly special affair for the veteran.

AAP

'If I was coach, I'd pick him': Duke a Cup no-brainer

Socceroos veteran Mitch Duke has strengthened his case for a spot in the World Cup squad, with Macarthur FC coach Mile Sterjovski saying it's a no-brainer.

AAP

No more Matildas or Socceroos blockbuster matches if top teams won’t make the trip

The pressure is on Football Australia to sustain interest in the national sides but luring elite opposition to play friendlies at home is ‘bloody difficult’

The Guardian - AU

Bulls star pushes World Cup case with ALM double

Socceroos veteran Mitch Duke is knocking on Tony Popovic's door for a World Cup spot, notching a brace and an assist to fire Macarthur to a win over Newcastle.

AAP

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Socceroos face young Turk who's revered like Maradona

Two of the most highly-touted players in Europe will try to detonate the Socceroos' hopes at the start of the World Cup finals in Vancouver.

AAP

Scale of Socceroos’ challenge comes into focus as Turkey complete daunting World Cup group

Group D, which also contains the US and Paraguay, has emerged as arguably the tournament’s most difficult pool

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

Sky's limit for Irankunda as Socceroos brace for Turkey

The Socceroos will face Turkey first at the World Cup, and after his brace against Curacao Nestory Irankunda will be a crucial part of plans to shock the world.

AAP

‘I’d love to race him’: Irankunda scores Socceroos double then sets sights on Gout Gout

Nestory Irankunda scored twice on Tuesday night in Melbourne to propel the Socceroos to a 5-1 victory against Curaçao, before revealing he has another goal in mind

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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

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The Guardian - AU

Australia 5-1 Curaçao: Socceroos win Fifa Series friendly – as it happened

Nestory Irankunda scores a brace as the second-half substitutes power Socceroos to victory in final match on home soil before World Cup

AAP

Different route to World Cup has Socceroos primed

Aziz Behich and Milos Degenek won't ever regret reaching the World Cup through the playoffs, but are relishing a different preparation for 2026.

The Guardian - AU

The World Cup is football Christmas and every Socceroo wants their name on the nice list

Australia’s friendly against Curacao on Tuesday is the crucial audition for players to show Tony Popovic they deserve a ticket to the US

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'People told me to ignore what I’d seen on the television or social media and encouraged me to take on the job – the people have been extremely welcoming' Rene Meulensteen on bold choice that could lead to World Cup

Rene Meulensteen is hoping to help Iraq to the 2026 World Cup after his eyebrow-raising move

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AAP

Socceroos embrace Cup auditions with end goal in sight

Milos Degenek has been to two World Cups, and he and his teammates can show they should be in Tony Popovic's squad.

The Guardian - AU

Curaçao meet Socceroos in Fifa Series with more than World Cup hopes in common

The tiny Caribbean island nation has a familiar face in their ranks whose time with Australia in 2018 is proving crucial ahead of the tournament

AAP

Behich ready to help rival Bos reach Socceroos heights

Socceroos left wing-back Jordy Bos is a star on the rise and has plenty of support and competition from established veteran Aziz Behich to help him.

AAP

Arnold out to conquer toughest job, end World Cup pain

Iraq's Australian coach Graham Arnold speaks to AAP about his quest to qualify for June's World Cup. Iraq face a play-off on Wednesday (AEDT).

AAP

The teen wonder who's bolting into Socceroos contention

Tony Popovic has revealed the moment he knew teenage World Cup hopeful Lucas Herrington was ready to handle a Socceroos debut at age 18.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Kits: Confirmed and Leaked Home Jerseys

Every nation not only wants to win, they want to look good in the process.

The Guardian - AU

Jordan Bos strikes late to spare Socceroos’ blushes in stodgy win over Cameroon

Australia ramp up World Cup preparations with 1-0 victory after a dour first half and Ajdin Hrustic has a penalty saved in Sydney

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