2018 world cup

Preview: Iraq v Australia

Preview: Iraq v Australia

Australia's qualification campaign for Russia 2018 reaches a pivotal stage with five group games remaining, starting with unpredictable Iraq in neutral Tehran on Thursday night (AEDT). 23 Mar 2017
Amini reunited with schoolmate Mooy

Amini reunited with schoolmate Mooy

Mustafa Amini says he is glad to be back playing alongside his former Westfield Sports High School and Olyroos teammate Aaron Mooy. 22 Mar 2017
Smith calls for Perth repeat

Smith calls for Perth repeat

Brad Smith says the Socceroos are aiming to dominate Iraq on Thursday like they did in their last meeting in Perth in September. 22 Mar 2017
McGree the bolter, Tongyik close

McGree the bolter, Tongyik close

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has revealed Sudan-born 20-year-old Melbourne City Ruon Tongyik was close to a call-up in his latest squad. 8 Mar 2017
Jedinak: We're still in control

Jedinak: We're still in control

Australia skipper Mile Jedinak concedes the 2-2 draw with Thailand was a “big disappointment” but says the team must move forward with five games in World Cup qualifying to play. 16 Nov 2016
‘We were our own worst enemy’

‘We were our own worst enemy’

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou says his side invited Thailand into the game and lost control in the 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw. 16 Nov 2016
Thailand lifts fan limitations for WC qualifier

Thailand lifts fan limitations for WC qualifier

Limitations placed on fan behaviour for this month’s World Cup qualifier between Thailand and Australia in Bangkok have been lifted. 3 Nov 2016
Cahill out of World Cup qualifer

Cahill out of World Cup qualifer

Tim Cahill has been omitted by Ange Postecoglou after the mentor made four changes to the Socceroos squad for this month’s World Cup Qualifier against Thailand in Bangkok. 2 Nov 2016
Cahill puts 'fear' in opponents

Cahill puts 'fear' in opponents

Australia’s record goal scorer Tim Cahill says he wants opposition sides to be fearful of his presence after scoring the winner in Wednesday morning’s 1-0 World Cup qualifier triumph over UAE. 7 Sep 2016
Ange: UAE couldn't keep up

Ange: UAE couldn't keep up

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says his side wore down UAE in oppressive conditions before getting the goal they deserved in Wednesday morning’s 1-0 World Cup qualifier win in Abu Dhabi. 7 Sep 2016
Jedi knock creates dilemma

Jedi knock creates dilemma

The Socceroos may be forced into a defensive re-shuffle with skipper Mile Jedinak in doubt for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against UAE on Wednesday morning (1.30am AEST). 6 Sep 2016
Ange: Nothing less than victory

Ange: Nothing less than victory

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou won’t accept anything less than three points against UAE on Wednesday morning despite the hosts’ shock win over Japan. 6 Sep 2016
Juric: I was caught off guard

Juric: I was caught off guard

Socceroos striker Tomi Juric says he was caught off guard after missing a tap-in before bouncing back with a goal and an assist in Australia’s 2-0 win over Iraq on Thursday night. 2 Sep 2016
Risdon's call-up compliment

Risdon's call-up compliment

Late Socceroos call-up Josh Risdon admits being one of only two A-League based players in Australia’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers is a compliment. 29 Aug 2016
Iraq held by Perth Glory

Iraq held by Perth Glory

Iraq has warmed up for next week’s World Cup qualifier against the Socceroos with a 2-2 draw against Perth Glory in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Dalmatinac Park. 26 Aug 2016
Road to Russia continues

Road to Russia continues

The Socceroos aiming to achieve their fourth consecutive qualification 23 Mar 2016