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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Late Bos goal helps stodgy Socceroos past Cameroon

A late goal from Jordy Bos has helped Australia to a 1-0 win over Cameroon in their friendly in Sydney.

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'I wish him well': Popovic as Volpato waits for Italy

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has addressed Cristian Volpato's apparent decision to preference Italy over Australia on the international stage.

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Socceroos' Karacic out of last home games before Cup

Luckless defender Fran Karacic will miss the Socceroos' World Cup warm-up matches against Cameroon and Curacao through yet another injury setback.

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Popovic's former teammates praise coaching performance

Speaking 20 years on from Australia's 2006 World Cup qualification, ex-Socceroos Mark Schwarzer and Josip Skoko have both commended Tony Popovic's management.

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'Kangaroo' Suto eyes World Cup on first trip Down Under

In Croatia, they used to tease Ante Suto by calling him a "kangaroo" and now the Hibs forward is a chance to go to the World Cup with the Socceroos.

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Robertson addresses 'issue' at heart of Socceroos exile

After three years of mystery and innuendo, Alex Robertson is finally back in the Socceroos set-up with the midfielder explaining why it took so long.

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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' mystery World Cup rivals no concern: Popovic

Despite not having all their group stage opponents confirmed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is not letting that affect preparations.

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'I wouldn't walk out': Popovic on Segecic's defection

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic appears disappointed Adrian Segecic didn't fight harder for a national start after the midfielder switched allegiances to Croatia.

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Three uncapped players called up for final home Socceroos friendlies before World Cup

Tony Popovic said he did all he could to convince Adrian Segečić to play for the Socceroos and repeated the maxim that he won’t be ‘selling the shirt’

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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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The one who got away: how did Australia lose one of its brightest football talents to Croatia?

Adrian Segečić’s switch of allegiance has left Socceroos fans wondering what might have been – and reopened a great Australian football debate

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'They just surprise you': how teen can add to Socceroos

Teen Lucas Herrington could be a surprise Socceroos call-up and ex-England sensation Theo Walcott believes national teams can reap the rewards of testing youth.

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Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection

Portsmouth playmaker Adrian Segecic has explained why he turned his back on the Socceroos to seek an international career with Croatia.

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How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection

Portsmouth attacker Adrian Segecic has turned his back on the Socceroos and switched FIFA association from Australia to Croatia.

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Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos' World Cup blueprint

Tony Popovic is seeking cross-code collaboration as the Socceroos head to the World Cup in the United States.

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How breakfast with rugby great helped Tony Popovic’s World Cup plan

The Socceroos coach is on a cross-code knowledge quest as he prepares for his first major international tournament. Eddie Jones had a lot to offer

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Socceroos boss sets out Volpato's path to selection

Cristian Volpato is warming to the prospect of playing for Australia, after recently meeting with Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic.

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Socceroos striker sidelined, keeper stands tall in Cup

Nicholas D'Agostino is the latest Socceroo sidelined by injury, while a forgotten goalkeeper is making his case for selection in World Cup send-off games.

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