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Socceroo hopeful Hall sidelined with broken ankle

A-League Men leaders Auckland FC are bracing for a long stint without central defender Dan Hall after he broke his ankle in training.

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Socceroos aim to feel right at home for WC qualifier

With their hopes of direct World Cup qualification hanging in the balance, the Socceroos are eager to enjoy home comforts when they host Indonesia in Sydney.

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Aloisi backs Socceroos to seal direct World Cup spot

The Socceroos' hopes of direct World Cup qualification remain firmly in the balance but John Aloisi is confident they can get the job done.

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Socceroos continue to ride their luck as margin for error becomes razor thin

Australia have steadied the ship since Tony Popovic’s arrival but cannot keep relying on other results going their way in 2026 World Cup qualification

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Popovic draws breath after hectic start with Socceroos

Following four tense World Cup qualifiers, the last of which ended with Australia saving a match in Bahrain they should have won, Tony Popovic has time to plan.

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Momentous March awaits for Socceroos after 'crazy' draw

Australia have recovered from conceding two goals in two minutes to snatch a draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bahrain and stay second in the group.

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Degenek wants a crack at third World Cup with Socceroos

A fit-again Milos Degenek is bent on making up for lost time with the Socceroos, eyeing a return in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bahrain.

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Late bloomer Geria can dare to dream of big things

Socceroos late bloomer Jason Geria has slotted beautifully into Tony Popovic's defence and knows his form could attract attention from overseas clubs.

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Socceroos set to walk World Cup qualification tightrope

Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.

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Socceroos haunted by mediocrity before surviving late scare in Saudi stumble

Stalemate might have been worse but for last-gasp offside and return fixture now looks set to be a 2026 World Cup qualification shootout

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Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier

The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification still hanging in the balance.

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Socceroos seek to build on newfound momentum in crunch clash with Saudi Arabia

Australia have started to turn around their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign but now face familiar foes looking to launch their own revival

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Familiar foe Renard leads Saudis against Socceroos

A familiar foe to Australian football, new Saudi Arabia boss Herve Renard will attempt to bring the Socceroos undone in their huge World Cup qualifier.

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Socceroos can control own destiny with win over Saudis

The Socceroos can put their hopes of direct World Cup qualification back firmly in their own hands with a victory over Saudi Arabia in Melbourne.

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'Aussie Kante' Balard taking different road to the top

New Socceroo Max Balard has taken a winding road to his first call-up and the NAC Breda midfielder is ready to show what he is capable of.

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Yengi chasing Socceroos start, in Robertson's ear

Kusini Yengi wants to show coach Tony Popovic he can lead the Socceroos' attack while he has been in friend Alex Robertson's ear about playing for Australia.

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Borrello back for Socceroos, chasing World Cup goal

Brandon Borrello was unsure whether his Socceroos days were up but is back in the frame for two crucial World Cup qualifiers under new coach Tony Popovic.

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Milanovic hat-trick powers Wanderers to win over Jets

Western Sydney have claimed their first A-League Men win of the season after Nicolas Milanovic scored a hat-trick in their 4-1 triumph over Newcastle.

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Rhyan Grant over the moon at shock Socceroos recall

Sydney FC captain Rhyan Grant says he never fully gave up on his Socceroos dream despite spending more than two years in the international wilderness.

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Young star Robertson currently unavailable for 'Roos

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says talented young Cardiff City midfielder Alex Robertson isn't making himself available for selection.

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Nestory Irankunda dropped for Socceroos’ crunch World Cup qualifiers

Socceroos young gun Nestory Irankunda has been dropped while Sydney FC right-back Rhyan Grant has been handed an unexpected international lifeline

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Socceroos want Irankunda to develop at Bayern: Popovic

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has dropped Nestory Irankunda but says that is to help the teenager to "grow and settle" at German club Bayern Munich.

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A-League Men players set for Socceroos mix

Tony Popovic has already shown he is not afraid to call on A-League Men players in his Socceroos squad and is expected to do so again in his second camp.

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Wanderers' woes won't aid Borrello's Socceroos hopes

Brandon Borrello is finding the back of the net but he says Western Sydney's winless start to the A-League Men season won't help his Socceroos ambitions.

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Socceroos' Behich handed two-game ban for ALM stamp

Melbourne City's Aziz Behich has been handed a two-game suspension for stamping on Melbourne Victory's Nikos Vergos.

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