2018 world cup

More game-time for Jedinak

More game-time for Jedinak

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak earned more game-time for Aston Villa overnight ahead of next week's 2018 World Cup intercontinental play-off against Honduras. 2 Nov 2017
Men's World Cup winners to earn $36 million more than Women

Men's World Cup winners to earn $36 million more than Women

FIFA has announced that the 2018 Russia World Cup champions will win $38 million (US) in prize money, when the 2015 Women's World Cup champions only won $2 million (US). 28 Oct 2017
Socceroos bemused by penalty decision

Socceroos bemused by penalty decision

Socceroos pair Mark Milligan and Robbie Kruse were left bemused by the penalty decision which earned Syria a 1-1 World Cup play-off first leg draw with Australia on Thursday night. 6 Oct 2017
Ange remains bullish on progression

Ange remains bullish on progression

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou remains confident Australia can progress past Syria despite only managing a 1-1 draw in the away leg on Thursday night. 6 Oct 2017
Syria v Socceroos pic special

Syria v Socceroos pic special

Syria played host to Australia at Malacca, Malaysia, in a 2018 World Cup qualifying play-off first leg on Thursday night. Pics by Getty Images. 6 Oct 2017
Socceroos expecting 'bad' pitch for play-off

Socceroos expecting 'bad' pitch for play-off

The Socceroos expect the Hang Jebat Stadium surface to be poor but won’t use it as an excuse for Thursday’s 2018 World Cup play-off against Syria. 4 Oct 2017
Jedinak 'concern' for Syria games

Jedinak 'concern' for Syria games

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak’s availability for next month’s 2018 World Cup qualification play-offs against Syria is in doubt after missing Aston Villa’s latest match overnight. 20 Sep 2017
Socceroo venue for Syria game still in doubt

Socceroo venue for Syria game still in doubt

The away leg of Australia's 2018 World Cup qualifier playoff against Syria is still mired in confusion after a move to play it in Abu Dhabi and not Malaysia as previously indicated appears to have been scuppered by visa issues. 12 Sep 2017
Gallop backs Ange to lead Roos to Russia

Gallop backs Ange to lead Roos to Russia

Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO David Gallop has thrown his "categorical" support behind under-pressure Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou amid calls for his dismissal. 8 Sep 2017
Ange: The critics motivate me

Ange: The critics motivate me

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says the criticism aimed at him provides him with the motivation to drive Australian football forward. 6 Sep 2017
Pic special: Ange faces the media

Pic special: Ange faces the media

The Australian football media grilled Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou after Australia failed to clinch automatic World Cup qualification. Pics by Getty Images. 6 Sep 2017
'Garbage!' Ange erupts at press conference

'Garbage!' Ange erupts at press conference

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has erupted at his post-game press conference slamming the “garbage” criticism that has been aimed at his side during their World Cup qualifying campaign. 6 Sep 2017
Ange: We deserve to qualify

Ange: We deserve to qualify

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou couldn’t fault his players in the frustrating 2-1 win over Thailand and says they deserve to go through. 5 Sep 2017
We gave it everything - Milligan

We gave it everything - Milligan

Stand-in Australia skipper Mark Milligan says the Socceroos had nothing left to give after Tuesday’s frustrating 2-1 win over Thailand at AAMI Park. 5 Sep 2017
Juric: We deserve some luck now

Juric: We deserve some luck now

Socceroos goalscorer Tomi Juric says Australia deserves some luck after Tuesday’s frustrating 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Thailand in Melbourne. 5 Sep 2017
Roos win, pray for Japan favour

Roos win, pray for Japan favour

The Socceroos' automatic World Cup qualification hopes hinge on Saudi Arabia not beating Japan after Australia edged Thailand 2-1 at AAMI Park on Tuesday night. 5 Sep 2017