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Socceroos should not be overawed by World Cup group that plays to their strengths

Australia might face the USA, Paraguay and a Europe qualifier as the underdog, but have honed a style that is almost built for tournament football

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos boss embraces wild taste of World Cup in USA

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic relished the "grand" experience of the World Cup draw in Washington DC but will now get down to business.

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Australia draw USA, Paraguay and a European playoff winner for 2026 World Cup

Socceroos face rematch with United States months after heated friendly with Tony Popovic’s side placed in Group D for next year’s tournament

The Guardian - AU

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Socceroos ready to deliver a 'rude shock' at World Cup

The Socceroos' World Cup glamour date with hosts United States in Seattle is set to be a spiteful affair and coach Tony Popovic is prepared for it.

AAP

City desperate for solution to Socceroo's injury woes

Powerful Socceroo Mathew Leckie can't get a break from his injury woes, but Melbourne City hope they have gotten to the bottom of his problems.

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Socceroo would love another shot at World Cup foes

The Socceroos can't wait to learn their opponents at the upcoming World Cup, especially if it allows them to handle some unfinished business.

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Tough World Cup group still a possibility for Socceroos

With US President Donald Trump among those in attendance in Washington, the Socceroos will learn their fate at the draw for next year's World Cup finals.

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Australia World Cup 2026 squad: Tony Popovic's most recent selection for preparatory March friendlies

The Australia 2026 World Cup squad is taking shape as Tony Popovic looks to the summer tournament in North America

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What won't sway Socceroos boss in Cup selection race

The World Cup finals draw is near and the race for Socceroos selection is heating up, with only a handful of locks in the squad.

AAP

Emerging Australian striker's WC dream hit by injury

Former Western United star Noah Botic's dream of playing with the Socceroos in next year's World Cup appears over after he suffered a serious injury.

AAP

Socceroos get lucky with place in second highest pot for World Cup draw

Australia’s path out of the group stage at next year’s World Cup has, theoretically, been simplified but a Group of Death remains a possibility

The Guardian - AU

It's pot luck for Socceroos ahead of World Cup draw

Australia have avoided some of soccer's most powerful nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, which features new tennis-style seeded tournament brackets.

AAP

Kevin Muscat adds another trophy to eye-catching resume

Kevin Muscat has won a second Chinese Super League title with Shanghai Port FC, yet another trophy in his growing coaching resume.

AAP

Socceroos to host FIFA pre-World Cup warm-up tournament

The Socceroos will get their last home hit-out before the World Cup finals in a four-team tournament on Australian soil next March.

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The Guardian - AU

Hammer to go with defensive anvil remains elusive for stuttering Socceroos

Unlocking Australia’s attack should be Tony Popovic’s main priority with the World Cup coming into sharp focus and scrutiny on his team increasing

AAP

Socceroos stalwart relishes key mark in injury return

Socceroos stalwart Jackson Irvine is back starting for Australia after a long injury lay-off and is confident he can get back to his best.

AAP

Socceroos rue 'soft penalty', virus after lopsided loss

The Socceroos have been outclassed by Colombia in New York, where coach Tony Popovic lamented a contentious penalty and a pre-game virus that floored his squad.

The Guardian - AU

Sick Socceroos slump to defeat as Colombia stars make difference in New York

James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz and Jefferson Lerma scored three second half goals inside 17 minutes after a virus had ripped through the Australian camp

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The Guardian - AU

Colombia 3-0 Australia: men’s international football friendly – as it happened

Minute-by-minute: The Socceroos slumped to a third defeat in a row after a second-half blitz from the South Americans settled the friendly in New York

AAP

Containing superstar a perfect challenge for Socceroos

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic wants his charges to welcome the challenge of handling Colombia and their superstar winger Luis Diaz.

The Guardian - UK

Football quiz: test your recall of World Cup qualifying shocks and drama

Late winners, controversies and England embarrassment all feature in this World Cup-themed quiz

AAP

Why Socceroos boss doesn't regret big selection call

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is welcoming a brutal test against Colombia and has no regrets about fielding a less experienced group in their loss to Venezuela.

AAP

Socceroo doesn't regret trading Europe for Messi's MLS

Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill traded Europe for New York City and the MLS and he doesn't regret it one bit ahead of next year's World Cup.

AAP

'Non-negotiables' Socceroos must right to beat Colombia

Riley McGree has identified the "non-negotiables" the Socceroos must show against Colombia and is confident they can deliver possession-based football.

AAP

Socceroos regroup ahead of Colombia showdown

The Socceroos suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss to Venezuela but will need to quickly rebound and find form against Colombia.

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