2018 world cup

Mooy to return, Sainsbury doubts

Mooy to return, Sainsbury doubts

Aaron Mooy appears set to be fit and available for the Socceroos’ crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Thailand on Tuesday after suffering illness in Japan. 3 Sep 2017
Socceroos training pic special

Socceroos training pic special

The Socceroos had an opening training session for fans at AAMI Park on Sunday ahead of Tuesday's crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Thailand. Pics by Getty Images. 3 Sep 2017
Milligan: Japan will give 100%

Milligan: Japan will give 100%

Former Japan-based Socceroo Mark Milligan is confident the Blue Samurai won’t fold against Saudi Arabia with Australia’s automatic World Cup qualification hopes hinging on the result. 3 Sep 2017
Japan withdraw Hasebe & Kagawa

Japan withdraw Hasebe & Kagawa

The Japanese Football Association (JFA) have confirmed captain Makoto Hasebe and star midfielder Shinji Kagawa have been withdrawn from the squad to face Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Wednesday morning (AEST). 3 Sep 2017
Socceroos recovery pic special

Socceroos recovery pic special

Australia held a pool recovery session after Thursday's 2-0 loss to Japan in Saitama. Pics by FFA. 1 Sep 2017
Match analysis: Japan v Australia

Match analysis: Japan v Australia

“We didn’t have the night we wanted to”. This line, uttered by a dejected and defeated Ange Postecoglou after missing the chance to book his tickets to next year’s World Cup, managed to encapsulate the feelings of a disappointed nation. 1 Sep 2017
Ange takes responsibility for defeat

Ange takes responsibility for defeat

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has taken responsibility for team selection and his side's performance in Thursday's 2-0 defeat to Japan in 2018 World Cup qualifying in Saitama. 31 Aug 2017
Roos on the ropes after Japan loss

Roos on the ropes after Japan loss

Australia's 2018 World Cup qualifying hopes have suffered a major blow after a 2-0 loss to Japan in Saitama on Thursday night. 31 Aug 2017
Pic special: Japan v Socceroos

Pic special: Japan v Socceroos

Japan and Australia faced off in Saitama in the penultimate game in the third round of 2018 World Cup qualifying. Pics by Getty Images. 31 Aug 2017
Mooy out ill, Kruse up front

Mooy out ill, Kruse up front

Aaron Mooy has been left out of the Socceroos matchday squad to face Japan on Thursday night due to illness. 31 Aug 2017
Langerak replaced by Federici

Langerak replaced by Federici

Socceroos goalkeeper Mitch Langerak has been replaced by Adam Federici for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against Japan and Thailand and will remain in Europe to settle his club future before the transfer window closes. 29 Aug 2017
Japan squad named for Roos clash

Japan squad named for Roos clash

Under-pressure Japan coach Valid Halilhodzic has named his 27-player squad for the upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Australia and Saudi Arabia. 25 Aug 2017
Melbourne to host Thailand qualifier

Melbourne to host Thailand qualifier

Melbourne's AAMI Park will host Australia's decisive final 2018 World Cup qualifier against Thailand on Tuesday 5 September. 15 Jul 2017
Sainsbury sick of media 'hammering'

Sainsbury sick of media 'hammering'

Australia defender Trent Sainsbury is sick and tired of the constant criticism directed at the Socceroos. 11 Jun 2017
In-demand Juric eyes Confeds stage

In-demand Juric eyes Confeds stage

Australia striker Tomi Juric says intercontinental cup could be vital for himself and the team. 9 Jun 2017
Postecoglou: Why the rush?

Postecoglou: Why the rush?

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has called for the Australian public to be more patient with his emerging band of Socceroos. 8 Jun 2017

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