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Socceroos lay foundations for new era with World Cup destiny back in their own hands

Australia have regrouped under coach Tony Popovic to claim four points against China and Japan and kickstart their Asian qualification campaign

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Brattan buzzing despite tough Socceroos debut

Veteran midfielder Luke Brattan had a difficult debut for the Socceroos against Japan but still relished his moment on the international stage.

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Morning Mail: the ‘doomsday cult’ on campus, US delivers ultimatum to Israel, Socceroos grab draw

Students warned not to fall for ‘manipulative’ tactics of Shincheonji church

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Socceroos see the lighter side of bus horror show

The Socceroos had just 10 minutes to warm up before their World Cup qualifier against Japan after their bus was stuck in traffic, but still drew 1-1.

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How Socceroos will attack crunch World Cup qualifier

The Socceroos will take a wealth of confidence from their draw in Japan as they turn their focus to the crunch World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.

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Smash-and-grab for Socceroos earns precious point in Japan

Australia eke out 1-1 draw to end Samurai Blue’s run of nine wins as an own goal at either end decides World Cup qualifier

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Popovic proud after Socceroos draw with Japan away

The Socceroos have fallen short of beating Japan away, but fought out a dramatic 1-1 draw to claim a crucial World Cup qualifying point in Saitama.

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Japan 1-1 Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened

Admirable defensive performance earns the Socceroos a vital point in a match of two own goals against the Samurai Blue

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Friends Geria and Deng relish competing as Socceroos

Jason Geria and Thomas Deng have both played right-back for Melbourne Victory and are happy to compete against each other for a Socceroos berth against Japan.

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Socceroos can frustrate Japan into result: Aloisi

Socceroos great John Aloisi believes Australia can frustrate their way to a win over Japan and says Tony Popovic is just the man for the job.

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New-look Socceroos confident fresh style can beat Japan

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is determined to build on a new playing style against Japan and believes it can deliver a breakthrough win.

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‘Pushes us to the limit’: Tony Popovic gets down to business as Socceroos strive to join the elite

New Australia coach is wasting no time in lifting training standards and implementing his ideas before a critical World Cup qualifier in Japan

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Old coaching ties run deep for Socceroos, Japan bosses

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will face his former Sanfrecce Hiroshima teammate Tony Popovic on the touchline in a huge World Cup qualifier against Australia.

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Japan a happy breeding ground for Socceroos

A plethora of Socceroos players and coaches have plied their trade in Japan and reaped the benefits - including coach Tony Popovic.

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Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster

Coach Tony Popovic says a drought-breaking Socceroos victory in Japan would make him smile as much as their 2006 World Cup win over the Samurai Blue.

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Fit-again Riley McGree ready to fire with Socceroos

It will take moments of quality for the Socceroos to get a result against the odds against Japan, but Riley McGree believes he can bring that.

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Free kick wizard Hrustic ready for another Japan moment

Ajdin Hrustic has had a tough run since his magical free-kick against Japan three years ago but is ready to repeat his trick if called upon.

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Rising sons, shifting shadows: how Japan football left Australia in the shade

Samurai Blue once felt inferior to the Socceroos, but a 60-team J League has created such depth that Australia enter the World Cup qualifier as underdogs

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Luke Brattan relishing long-awaited Socceroos recall

Luke Brattan's decorated club career hasn't been recognised with a Socceroos cap yet but he is still dreaming after receiving a recall under Tony Popovic.

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Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is finally back playing club football again and Australia should benefit from his match sharpness ahead of facing Japan.

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Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Tony Popovic turned to a back three against China with success, and his defenders will be happy to implement that again when they face Japan.

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Lewis Miller riding his Socceroos redemption story

After Lewis Miller's Asian Cup redemption moment in the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against China, he has his sights set on staying in Tony Popovic's plans.

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'Point to prove': Socceroos set for mission impossible

Mitch Duke says the Socceroos are ignoring their record in Japan while Lewis Miller says his team have a point to prove after their struggles earlier this year.

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Socceroos must back up China win against Japan: Goodwin

Socceroos star Craig Goodwin says the win over China will count for nothing if Australia can't produce a strong display against Japan in a World Cup qualifier.

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Captain Ryan faces uncertain future with Socceroos

Captain Maty Ryan is facing an uncertain Socceroos future after the goalkeeper was overlooked by Tony Popovic for his first game as coach.

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