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Brazil too good for Mexico

Brazil too good for Mexico

Neymar fired Brazil into the FIFA Confederations Cup semi-finals with 2-0 win over Mexico in Fortaleza on Wednesday. 20 Jun 2013
Holger: We'll do you proud...

Holger: We'll do you proud...

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck told Australian supporters not to worry about the team copping a spanking in Brazil after it took a last gasp goal to earned their World Cup spot. 19 Jun 2013
All you need to know about going to Brazil

All you need to know about going to Brazil

THE Socceroos are off to another World Cup, and in the new 442 magazine we report from Brazil 12 months out from the biggest football party on the planet. 19 Jun 2013
'We kept saying: It's going to come...'

'We kept saying: It's going to come...'

GOALMAKER Mark Bresciano has revealed how self-belief and calm heads sent Australia to Brazil 2014 - despite being surprised by how good Iraq turned out to be. 19 Jun 2013
Holger: Enjoy the moment Australia

Holger: Enjoy the moment Australia

SOCCEROOS Coach Holger Osieck has urged Australians to savour the moment after the nation sealed a third consecutive World Cup appearance with a nervy 1-0 win over Iraq. 18 Jun 2013
Kennedy's winning goal was 'meant to be'

Kennedy's winning goal was 'meant to be'

JOSH Kennedy has admitted he has never scored a more important goal than the one that ultimately sealed Australia's place at the 2014 World Cup. 18 Jun 2013
Socceroos v Iraq match pics

Socceroos v Iraq match pics

JUST one match stands between the Socceroos and their third consecutive World Cup appearance. Catch all the match action when the Aussies host Iraq at a packed ANZ stadium with Brazil 2014 on the line. Pics by Getty Images. 18 Jun 2013
Super sub Kennedy heads Aussies to World Cup

Super sub Kennedy heads Aussies to World Cup

A TRADEMARK header from forgotten striker Josh Kennedy has booked Australia's ticket to next year's World Cup in Brazil after a vital 1-0 win over Iraq at a packed ANZ Stadium on Tuesday night. 18 Jun 2013
Scolari: Brazil ominously close to best

Scolari: Brazil ominously close to best

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says he has almost found his best starting XI after their 3-0 Confederations Cup victory over Japan. 16 Jun 2013
FIFA Confederations Cup venue hit by protests

FIFA Confederations Cup venue hit by protests

Protests outside the venue for the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup have marred preparations for the tournament. 15 Jun 2013
Scolari wary of 'quality' Japan

Scolari wary of 'quality' Japan

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admits his side are under pressure heading into their Confederations Cup opener against Japan. 15 Jun 2013
Socceroos set for early taste of Brazil

Socceroos set for early taste of Brazil

AUSTRALIA could face 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil in a friendly if the Socceroos seal a place at the tournament. 14 Jun 2013
Japan ready for Confederations Cup opener

Japan ready for Confederations Cup opener

Japan have arrived in Brazil ahead of their Confederations Cup match with the hosts, which kicks off the tournament in Brasilia on Saturday. 14 Jun 2013
Pele backs Neymar choice over EPL

Pele backs Neymar choice over EPL

Brazil legend Pele says that Neymar made the right decision in choosing Barcelona over a move to the Premier League. 13 Jun 2013
Blatter: Brazil will be ready for World Cup

Blatter: Brazil will be ready for World Cup

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is confident Brazil will be ready to host the World Cup in 2014. 13 Jun 2013
Neilly there Socceroos must focus on Iraq

Neilly there Socceroos must focus on Iraq

SOCCEROOS skipper Lucas Neill will not allow his team-mates to dwell on the 4-0 success over Jordan in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier, with the experienced defender saying Australia must concentrate on a fast start in next week's match against Iraq. 12 Jun 2013