2018 world cup

'We were a write-off before the World Cup started'

'We were a write-off before the World Cup started'

Mathew Leckie says the Socceroos have proved plenty of people wrong around the globe with their two plucky performances in the 2018 World Cup to date. 23 Jun 2018
Risdon ready for European move

Risdon ready for European move

Josh Risdon hopes his displays at the 2018 World Cup in Russia have put him in the shop window for a move to Europe. 23 Jun 2018
'Timmy's ready to go if called upon'

'Timmy's ready to go if called upon'

Mark Milligan believes Tim Cahill is raring and ready to fire for Australia if he takes the field against Peru. 22 Jun 2018
Milligan: Peru won’t lie down

Milligan: Peru won’t lie down

Mark Milligan is not expecting an easy match against Peru in Sochi, despite the South American side having already been eliminated from the World Cup. 22 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group G

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group G

Group G has seen dodgy VAR decisions, plucky minnows, outstanding goals and high quality performances and we haven't even mentioned England being World Cup favourites yet. 22 Jun 2018
Former Socceroo: More Arzani please!

Former Socceroo: More Arzani please!

After his sensational performance as a substitute in the 1-1 draw against Denmark, former Socceroo Peter Katholos has called for Daniel Arzani to start against Peru. 22 Jun 2018
McCoist says Maclaren deserves a shot

McCoist says Maclaren deserves a shot

Former Scotland international Ally McCoist believes the Socceroos should throw Jamie Maclaren in against Denmark. 21 Jun 2018
Why Tom Rogic needs to play the full 90

Why Tom Rogic needs to play the full 90

Ahead of the Socceroos do die group game against Denmark, Rale Rasic, the man who led Australia at the 1974 Germany World Cup says Tom Rogic must play 90 minutes. 21 Jun 2018
Denmark ready for another away game admits Poulsen

Denmark ready for another away game admits Poulsen

The Aussies could out-voice their opponents once again when they face Denmark in Samara tonight (10pm AEST). 21 Jun 2018
I'm worried says Hareide ahead of Socceroos clash

I'm worried says Hareide ahead of Socceroos clash

Denmark manager Age Hareide admitted he is worried about the amount of chances his team conceded in their 1-0 win over Peru in Saransk. 21 Jun 2018
Mardy van Marwijk ahead of Denmark game

Mardy van Marwijk ahead of Denmark game

Socceroos coach Bert Marwijk cut a grumpy and frustrated figure 24 hours before Australia meets Denmark in the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
World Cup will 'change' Russian perceptions

World Cup will 'change' Russian perceptions

Football fans who have visited the 2018 World Cup in Russia will change their impression of the country and will bring home wonderful memories - according to one British newspaper. 20 Jun 2018
Iran: 'We have the best fans'

Iran: 'We have the best fans'

Iranian fans have created a party atmosphere in Kazan in the lead-up to their match against Spain. 20 Jun 2018
Egypt Look to End World Cup Campaign ‘in Best Possible Way’ - Head Coach

Egypt Look to End World Cup Campaign ‘in Best Possible Way’ - Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, June 20 (Sputnik) - Egypt will try to end their participation at the 2018 World Cup campaign in the best possible way, the team’s head coach Hector Cuper said Tuesday night, following their 3-1 defeat to Russia. 20 Jun 2018
AfD Party members question motivation of German footballers of Turkish descent

AfD Party members question motivation of German footballers of Turkish descent

German national football team players of Turkish origin may not be as motivated to win the 2018 World Cup as the rest of the team, members of Germany's Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) party told Sputnik. 20 Jun 2018
Smith: Beware the dangerous Danes

Smith: Beware the dangerous Danes

Former Socceroo coach Ron Smith expects Australia to face a more adventurous, confident and attacking Denmark in Samara on Thursday. 19 Jun 2018