2018 world cup

Turkey camp & friendlies confirmed for Socceroos

Turkey camp & friendlies confirmed for Socceroos

Football Federation Australia (FFA) have confirmed that the Socceroos will play the Czech Republic and Hungary in Europe in June - but there will no World Cup farewell on home soil. 22 Mar 2018
Leckie: This is how van Marwijk plays

Leckie: This is how van Marwijk plays

Mat Leckie has offered his insights into Bert van Marwijk's style, formation and approach to the game ahead of the Socceroos' friendlies against Norway and Colombia. 22 Mar 2018
Brillante: I have to be better than the Socceroos' midfielders

Brillante: I have to be better than the Socceroos' midfielders

Brillante knows he has an almost impossible task before him: He has a few training sessions to prove he's better than the likes of Massimo Luongo, Mark Milligan and Jackson Irvine. 21 Mar 2018
Norway calls in the big guns for Socceroos friendly

Norway calls in the big guns for Socceroos friendly

They may have a population the size of New South Wales, but Norway knows how to produce a footballer, and they've named a full-strength squad to face the Socceroos. 15 Mar 2018
Van Marwijk names final Socceroos squad

Van Marwijk names final Socceroos squad

Then there were 26. Bert van Marwijk has named his final squad for March friendlies against Norway and Colombia, with some big names getting the chop. 14 Mar 2018
Hrustic named in Eredivisie Team of the Week

Hrustic named in Eredivisie Team of the Week

Australian winger Ajdin Hrustic has done his 2018 World Cup chances no harm after being named in the Fox Sports Eredivisie Team of the Week after an impressive display. 14 Mar 2018
What would Jackson do?

What would Jackson do?

When you hit rock-bottom, sometimes you look to a long-haired saviour for inspiration. No, it's not Jesus. It's Jackson Irvine. 14 Mar 2018
If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the Dutch Oven

If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the Dutch Oven

Okay, first the positives. I was very pleased when I saw Bert van Marwijk appointed Socceroos coach. He’s had fabulous experience, knows how to succeed at the World Cup, and got the best out of a Saudi Arabia team from whom we took four points home and away. 10 Mar 2018
Susnjar targets debut & Roo call-up

Susnjar targets debut & Roo call-up

After standing out for Australia at the AFC Under-23 Championship last month, Aleksandar Susnjar is set to make his debut for new Czech club Mlada Boleslav this weekend. 17 Feb 2018
Wilkshire not closing door on Roos comeback

Wilkshire not closing door on Roos comeback

Luke Wilkshire says he has not closed any doors on a Socceroo comeback, but is determined to continue his fine form in Sydney FC colours. 11 Feb 2018
Fancy yourself a modern Shakespeare? World Cup tickets await

Fancy yourself a modern Shakespeare? World Cup tickets await

Hyundai are offering one lucky linguist the Socceroos experience of a lifetime: Submit your slogan for the team bus, and the best entry will win two trips to the biggest show on earth! 6 Feb 2018
Arnold pushes Wilkinson for World Cup

Arnold pushes Wilkinson for World Cup

Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold has pressed defender Alex Wilkinson's case for selection for the Socceroos' World Cup squad after Friday's 4-0 win over Wellington Phoenix. 3 Feb 2018
Legacy Schmegacy - Another Cahill clanger

Legacy Schmegacy - Another Cahill clanger

Super, Super Tim... Super, Super Tim... Super, Super Tim, Super Timmy Cahill! These words would have been sung tens of thousands of times in Germany and in the years shortly after. I haven’t heard them for a while... 3 Feb 2018
World Cup dream behind Ikonomidis' WSW move

World Cup dream behind Ikonomidis' WSW move

Fringe Socceroo Chris Ikonomidis admits playing at the World Cup was at the heart of his decision to join Western Sydney Wanderers on loan for the rest of the season. 2 Feb 2018
FFA: Socceroos World Cup farewell match in doubt

FFA: Socceroos World Cup farewell match in doubt

The Socceroos may not play another game on home soil prior to the 2018 World Cup, with Football Federation Australia (FFA) conceding there’s no guarantees of a farewell match. 1 Feb 2018
Bert: I'll do it my way, not Ange's way

Bert: I'll do it my way, not Ange's way

New Australia coach Bert van Marwijk respects predecessor Ange Postecoglou’s approach but says he’ll do it his way as he targets reaching the 2018 World Cup knockout stage. 1 Feb 2018

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