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A-League captains unite for league-wide protest against FIFA World Cup

A-League captains unite for league-wide protest against FIFA World Cup

A-League Women captains will show their solidarity with the LGBTQI community by wearing specially commissioned pride armbands for their upcoming matches. 26 Nov 2022
Socceroos' 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers format revealed

Socceroos' 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers format revealed

The AFC has announced how it will distribute eight direct qualification slots for the 2026 World Cup, with the Socceroos to enter in the second of four rounds. 2 Aug 2022
Popovic backs Arnold after Socceroos reprieve

Popovic backs Arnold after Socceroos reprieve

Football Australia has chosen not to swing the axe on Graham Arnold with the Socceroos coach receiving a reprieve for the remainder of the World Cup campaign. 31 Mar 2022
A-League's Cavallo 'welcome' at Qatar World Cup says top official

A-League's Cavallo 'welcome' at Qatar World Cup says top official

The chief executive of next year's 2022 FIFA World Cup has responded to human rights concerns following statements made by Adelaide United's Josh Cavallo last month. Qatar prepares to host football's biggest tournament at the end of next year. 12 Dec 2021
'They fear Australia from set pieces': Insider’s view on Socceroos vs Oman

'They fear Australia from set pieces': Insider’s view on Socceroos vs Oman

Oman-based Aussie footballer Ante Bakmaz believes Oman will be confident they can get a result from their World Cup qualifier against the Socceroos, but that they fear Australia's set-piece power. 7 Oct 2021
Socceroos squad announced as four drop out and two come in

Socceroos squad announced as four drop out and two come in

Graham Arnold has named his squad for the upcoming AFC Third Round 2022 World Cup qualifying matches. 2 Oct 2021
FA still want Socceroos at home in 2021

FA still want Socceroos at home in 2021

Football Australia remain hopeful of holding home World Cup qualifiers for the Socceroos in 2021 despite being forced to play China at a neutral venue. 27 Aug 2021
Sam Kerr primed for home World Cup glory

Sam Kerr primed for home World Cup glory

Matildas captain Sam Kerr says Australia's successful bid to co-host the 2023 FIFA World Cup is a landmark moment for the game in her home nation. 26 Jun 2020
Aussies Abroad: Three Aussies win trophies!

Aussies Abroad: Three Aussies win trophies!

This week, our Aussies at Suwon Bluewings picked up the Korean FA Cup winning their first pieces of silverware abroad and Brad Smith defied all the odds, winning the MLS Cup. 11 Nov 2019
Chinese Taipei 'confident' ahead of Socceroos clash

Chinese Taipei 'confident' ahead of Socceroos clash

Chinese Taipei head coach Louis Lancaster respects Australia but is hoping to spring a few surprises against them in their World Cup qualifier. 15 Oct 2019
Canberra set to host three internationals

Canberra set to host three internationals

The Socceroos haven't played in Canberra since hosting a World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan in 2015, but they're returning soon. 7 Jun 2019
Russia to keep using World Cup infrastructure after tournament

Russia to keep using World Cup infrastructure after tournament

Russia plans to keep using the infrastructure created or upgraded in the country ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup after the tournament came to a close on Sunday, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets said on Wednesday. 19 Jul 2018
One-month-old baby girl youngest 'football fan' to attend World Cup

One-month-old baby girl youngest 'football fan' to attend World Cup

A one-month-old baby girl was the youngest "football fan" to get a Fan ID, which was obligatory for all ticket holders at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, while the oldest fan to attend this summer's tournament was born in 1920, the Russian Communications Ministry said on Wednesday. 19 Jul 2018
FIFA praised medical Services at Russia's World Cup

FIFA praised medical Services at Russia's World Cup

FIFA has praised the provision of first-class medical services during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Russian Healthcare Minister Veronika Skvortsova said on Wednesday. 19 Jul 2018
Raiffeisenbank, Papa Jones face fines for World Cup branding breaches

Raiffeisenbank, Papa Jones face fines for World Cup branding breaches

Russia’s Raiffeisenbank and Papa Jones pizzeria franchise could be fined up to 500,000 rubles (about AUS$10,800) after the Moscow office of the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) issued warrants against the two companies for the illegal use of 2018 FIFA World Cup branding. 19 Jul 2018
No Serious Violations of Law Recorded in Russia During FIFA World Cup - Interior Minister

No Serious Violations of Law Recorded in Russia During FIFA World Cup - Interior Minister

MOSCOW, July 18 (Sputnik) - No serious violations of law or order were recorded in Russia during this summer's FIFA World Cup as local police was "polite" with football fans, Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said Wednesday.  18 Jul 2018

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