Not again! Socceroos cop brutal repeat group for next stage of World Cup qualifyingAustralia has copped a brutal group for the next stage of 2026 World Cup qualifying, with a horror repeat of 2022’s near-failure.
Superstar’s 634-game hell that won’t end as football’s most infamous curse laid bareHe’s the all-time record goalscorer for England and Tottenham and the second-highest Premier League scorer in history. But Harry Kane just can’t win a major trophy.
Veteran’s perfect 10 in stunning night; Young guns prove ‘the future is bright’: Player RatingsCraig Goodwin delivered one of his finest performances in a Socceroos’ shirt, while a host of young talents put their names up in lights in Austrlaia’s 5-0 win over Lebanon: PLAYER RATINGS.
Star’s masterclass sends five-star Aussies into next stage of WC qualis despite another injury blowA Craig Goodwin masterclass has secured the Socceroos’ place in the next stage of World Cup qualifying, the veteran winger sparking a 5-0 win over Lebanon.
Inside the ‘wild ride’ of newest Socceroo … and his special Arnie connectionSeven years after first being called up by the Socceroos, Germany-based striker John Iredale finally made his debut last week. It’s been a ‘wild ride’... and it’s only just getting started.
Lebanon coach’s salty swipe at Aussie rookie as Arnie hints at sweeping changesSocceroos coach Graham Arnold has hit back a barbed swipe from Lebanon coach Miodrag Radulović on Monday night aimed at youngster Patrick Yazbeck, who is set to make his debut for Australia on Tuesday night.
Socceroos star eyes ‘unfinished business’ at World Cup after long-awaited returnAjdin Hrustic’s Socceroos career is back on track after a lengthy period out of the national team.
No answer to striker headache; injuries give huge opportunity for next gen: Talking PointsFamiliar issues were painfully clear to see as the Socceroos battled past a Lebanon side that put up a hell of a fight on Thursday night. But there’s one big reason to be positive: TALKING PTS
‘We can do better’: Socceroos claim ‘sloppy’ win despite worrying double injury blowThe Socceroos took another step towards the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night, overcoming Lebanon 2-0 in Parramatta, but the night was marred by a pair of injuries.
Maiden goal caps stellar night for selfless Roo; returning star shows what we missed: Player RatingsThe Socceroos worked hard but weren’t at their best in a 2-0 win over Lebanon on Thursday night. But there was enough to celebrate for two hardworking stars.
Aussie striker’s World Cup dream revived after 18-month Socceroos recallThe World Cup may be two years away, but a recalled Socceroos striker could make a strong case for selection with goals in Sydney this week.
Exiled star earns Socceroos recall after nightmare 18 months as injury crisis strikesAjdin Hrustic played just 45 minutes for the Socceroos in 2023, but has earned a recall after a bold transfer move paid off. But the Aussies are dealing with an availability crisis.
Souttar’s virtual exile; 13-month nightmare ends amid $2.5m star’s small steps: 33-man Roo RadarThe Asian Cup has ended and the Socceroos are back at their clubs – although for some of them, the January transfer window saw them secure major transfers. Here’s the state of play for every ‘Roo!
‘Madness’: World Cup expansion explained as US schedule reveals absurd new realityOn Monday, the host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final was finally locked in. And on Monday, football began to realise how utterly bonkers the 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be.
‘The shock is deep’: Football icon, revolutionary, World Cup winner dead at 78Franz Beckenbauer, one of football’s iconic figures and a rare World Cup winner as both player and coach, revolutionised the way the game is played.
‘I want to be there’: Lionel Messi’s huge World Cup revealLionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him.
Ronaldo hit with $1.5 billion lawsuit over major crypto scandalFootball superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been hit with a $1 billion USD class action lawsuit for promoting under-fire cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
The brutal World Cup dilemma facing Socceroos in bid for Asian Cup redemption: State of playThe Socceroos have kickstarted their journey to the 2026 World Cup. But now they face a brutal dilemma as the Asian Cup looms.
Seventh heaven! Socceroos’ brutal beatdown in first step to 2026 World CupExactly 18 years since the Socceroos qualified for the 2006 World Cup with a famous penalty shootout win over Uruguay, Australia kickstarted its journey to a sixth-straight men’s World Cup with a dominant 7-0 win over Bangladesh.
FIFA boss ‘guided’ World Cup to Saudis over Aussies... three years before anyone knew: reportFIFA president Gianni Infantino was working towards a World Cup hosted in Saudi Arabia as early as 2020, a report says, in a blow to Australia’s aborted bid for the 2034 event.
‘Take it to a new level’: Australia lines up bid for mega new Club World Cup tournamentAustralia pulled out of the race to host the 2034 men’s World Cup – but it’s eyeing off a massive new tournament.
Australia’s big ‘26 World Cup boost explained as new Socceroos era dawns: State of PlayAustralia’s long road to a sixth-straight men’s World Cup begins this week – and it heralds a new era for the Socceroos.
‘Sportswashing’ complete? Uncontested World Cup a $500bn dream for global ‘pariah’Standing on the verge of hosting the World Cup is an undeniable win for oil power Saudi Arabia as it pushes to reshape its economy and shake off its questionable image, analysts say.
‘Won before it was fought’: How FIFA blindside burnt Aussies — again — amid ugly collision courseFootball Australia has announced it will not make a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, effectively ensuring Saudi Arabia will land the rights in the coming days.
Kerr just misses out on football’s biggest gong as Messi stakes GOAT claim with record winAustralian superstar Sam Kerr finished second in the Ballon d’Or Féminin, the top individual award in football, while Lionel Messi won the men’s award for a record-extending eighth time.
Disgraced Spain football boss cops three-year FIFA ban over World Cup kiss assaultFIFA on Monday imposed a three-year ban on former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales after his forced kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso shocked the world of football.
‘Disgusting’: Matildas star breaks silence on ‘vile’ abuse after World Cup heartbreakMatildas star Ellie Carpenter has opened up on the backlash she received following Australia’s World Cup loss at the hands of England.
Neymar’s horror ACL blow as Saudi giants face extended period without $160m superstarBrazilian superstar Neymar has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and will go under the knife, with his recovery period currently unknown.
Socceroos want PM’s help for ‘scary’ situation as qualifiers under cloud amid Middle East conflictThe Socceroos have to play Palestine in an upcoming World Cup qualifier and coach Graham Arnold has concerns.
‘Nothing’s happened’: Arnie backs Ange over sad Aussie reality as PM clipped over vanishing actSocceroos coach Graham Arnold has seen England prepare for their Wembley clash in the sort of facilities he can’t even fathom for his team.