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Socceroos win - but here's why Popovic isn't satisfied

Tony Popovic will cop the teething pains of ugly Socceroos performances if it means they learn and are ready to rise to a higher level at next year's World Cup.

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Balard strikes on debut as Socceroos down New Zealand

Max Balard has hit the ground running for the Socceroos, netting the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.

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Australia 1-0 New Zealand: men’s international football friendly – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Debutant Max Balard came off the bench to net the winner in a tight first game of the ‘Soccer Ashes’ in Canberra

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The change Socceroos boss sees in recalled Irankunda

In his first call-up in close to a year, Nestory Irankunda has impressed Socceroos coach Tony Popovic with his new-found maturity.

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Fireworks and feuds with fans fuel rise of new Socceroo

New Socceroo Anthony Kalik has been out of sight in the Croatian league, but the intensity of club football has propelled him on to Tony Popovic's radar.

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Silvera's second coming strengthens Socceroos ambition

After revitalising his club form in England, Sammy Silvera has an eye on boosting his case for Socceroos selection.

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Hrustic hopes club move can rekindle World Cup dream

After an up-and-down season in Europe, Ajdin Hrustic hopes a new club and a friendly with New Zealand can help him re-establish his spot in the Socceroos.

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Kuol seals move to Czech giants in Socceroos reboot

Five-cap Socceroos winger Garang Kuol will look to put an ill-fated stint with Newcastle behind him after the 20-year-old sealed a move to a Czech powerhouse.

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Socceroos boss excited to see 'maturing' starlet shine

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has named his squad for Australia's friendlies against New Zealand, with breakout attackers called up and a young gun returning.

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Boost for Socceroos as Irankunda signs five-year deal

Teenage Socceroos striker Nestory Irankunda has signed a five-year contract with English Championship outfit Watford.

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Socceroos capitalise on World Cup 2026 head start to bag the best beds

Tony Popovic’s team scouring North America hotels and pitches after Australia qualified in June, with 35 tournament spots still up for grabs

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Socceroos door open for Irankunda as English move looms

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is playing the waiting game with teen sensation Nestory Irankunda, who is set for a move from Bayern Munich to Watford.

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Veteran Socceroo up for World Cup fight

Martin Boyle knows all about World Cup heartbreak and with spots at a premium in 2026, the veteran Socceroo is ready to fight for his place.

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Asia benefits from World Cup expansion as AFC qualification delivers thrills

There are concerns that quality at the 2026 tournament will be diluted but giving Asia more places has brought a new dimension to qualification

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Goodwin looks to foot surgery to get World Cup fit

Before he can pencil in more World Cup heroics, or even his fourth stint at beloved Adelaide United, star forward Craig Goodwin is headed for surgery.

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Socceroos taken from brink of disaster to automatic World Cup 2026 qualification

Tony Popovic was brought in to stabilise a campaign teetering on the edge, and with five wins and three draws since taking over, the coach has delivered

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Socceroo silences 'keyboard warriors' with heroics

Much-maligned veteran striker Mitch Duke wasn't in Australia's initial squad against Japan and Saudi Arabia, but he made the most of his late reprieve.

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Socceroos embrace Saudi challenge with World Cup spot tantalisingly close

The equation is simple – avoid losing by five goals to secure qualification – but the message in the Australian camp is to go out and win in Jeddah

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Popovic vows Socceroos will embrace Saudi challenge

Australia need only to avoid a heavy defeat in Saudi Arabia to qualify for the World Cup finals, but Tony Popovic insists they are aiming to win in Jeddah.

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Milestone man Ryan thought Socceroos career was over

Maty Ryan will notch 100 Socceroos caps when Australia play Saudi Arabia, just six months after the goalkeeper thought his international career was finished.

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Socceroos itching to confirm World Cup fate

The Socceroos have a frustrating wait to officially confirm their automatic World Cup qualification but striker Brandon Borrello says they can handle it.

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Popovic delivers special message after Japan success

The Socceroos are on cloud nine after defeating Japan for the first time since 2009, but a desperate Saudi Arabia lie in wait in Jeddah.

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Not pretty, not fun but Socceroos slog ends with miraculous win amid late drama

All it took was a split second – and a swing of Aziz Behich’s right boot – for the sins of the previous 90 minutes in Perth to be washed away

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Socceroos all but book World Cup 2026 berth after last-gasp Aziz Behich goal sinks Japan

A 90th-minute strike all but secures automatic qualification for Australia in next year’s World Cup

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Calm, composed Socceroos primed to take down Japan

A spot in the 2026 World Cup is within touching distance for the Socceroos, but arch rivals Japan loom as a big obstacle despite bringing a weakened squad.

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