2018 world cup

Pic special: Socceroos train in Adelaide

Pic special: Socceroos train in Adelaide

The Socceroos trained at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday evening ahead of their must-win 2018 World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia. Pics by Getty Images. 7 Jun 2017
'Ryan link no distraction'

'Ryan link no distraction'

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has played down the distraction created by goalkeeper Mat Ryan’s link with newly promoted Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion. 7 Jun 2017
Ange keeps Saudi Arabia guessing over Socceroos starting XI

Ange keeps Saudi Arabia guessing over Socceroos starting XI

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou giving little away about his selection dilemmas ahead of the crunch 2018 World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia. 7 Jun 2017
Jedi's only talking about My Generation...

Jedi's only talking about My Generation...

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak says comparing Australia’s 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with previous generations' is “unfair”. 7 Jun 2017
Wright: Roos in relaxed mode

Wright: Roos in relaxed mode

Australia defender Bailey Wright insists the Socceroos are relaxed ahead of Thursday’s must-win 2018 World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in Adelaide. 6 Jun 2017
Socceroos first for clubless Kruse

Socceroos first for clubless Kruse

Socceroos winger Robbie Kruse is keen to secure his club future soon and capitalise on a clean bill of health after several injury-cursed years but the Socceroos are his primary focus. 5 Jun 2017
Confidence the theme for Socceroos

Confidence the theme for Socceroos

Confidence and momentum is the theme among the Socceroos squad at the moment and in-form striker Tomi Juric says that bodes well for a massive month. 5 Jun 2017
Hrustic can be Australia's X-factor

Hrustic can be Australia's X-factor

Socceroos bolter Ajdin Hrustic says he hopes he can bring something a “little bit extra” to the Australia squad ahead of the must-win 2018 World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia. 4 Jun 2017
Returning trio creates Ange dilemma

Returning trio creates Ange dilemma

With three key midfielders available again, Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has a number of selection headaches in midfield ahead of Thursday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia. 4 Jun 2017
Langerak: No.1 spot up for grabs

Langerak: No.1 spot up for grabs

Goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak has joined the Socceroos camp full of confidence after club success and believes he can get the nod as Ange Postecoglou’s first choice. 4 Jun 2017
Smith reflects on 'difficult' 2016-17

Smith reflects on 'difficult' 2016-17

Socceroos left-back Brad Smith acknowledges his 2016-17 campaign with Bournemouth was a “difficult season” after struggling for game-time but believes he’s learnt a lot from it. 3 Jun 2017
'It's our biggest qualifier in 2 years'

'It's our biggest qualifier in 2 years'

Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren says Thursday’s clash against Saudi Arabia is Australia’s biggest qualifier in the last two years. 3 Jun 2017
In-form Juric scores again

In-form Juric scores again

Striker Tomi Juric will head for the Socceroos camp in red-hot form after netting his fourth goal in five games overnight as Luzern won 1-0 away to Lugano. 3 Jun 2017
Wright: Roos not feeling pressure

Wright: Roos not feeling pressure

Bailey Wright says the Socceroos aren’t feeling the heat ahead of their must-win 2018 World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in Adelaide. 2 Jun 2017
Bullish Ange: We're in good shape

Bullish Ange: We're in good shape

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou remains bullish about the side’s hopes of automatic qualification for the 2018 World Cup despite being three points off the pace with three games to play. 22 May 2017
McGree: Ange is the boss

McGree: Ange is the boss

New Socceroo Riley McGree didn’t get a lot of love out of Australia coach Ange Postecoglou during the recent camp but says that’s to be expected. 30 Mar 2017

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