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A big day in Socceroos history

A big day in Socceroos history

Today marks the 95th anniversary of the Socceroos' first international on home soil. 9 Jun 2018
Good news for travelling Socceroos as Sochi matchdays are declared 'days off'

Good news for travelling Socceroos as Sochi matchdays are declared 'days off'

The mayor of Sochi has declared the days on which the city will host matches during the World Cup as official 'days off'. 9 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group C

Five danger men from Group C

While France alone has enough dangerous players to fill two lists the other Group C nations - Australia, Denmark and Peru - also have their share of impressive players. 9 Jun 2018
Van Bommel: The score doesn't matter

Van Bommel: The score doesn't matter

Socceroos assistant coach Mark Van Bommel has played down the significance of the results of World Cup warm-up matches ahead of Australia's final friendly against Hungary tonight. 9 Jun 2018
Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

The players are picked, the cities are ready and the teams and fans are beginning to arrive in Russia for the greatest show on Earth. 9 Jun 2018
442FM’s postcard from Kazan

442FM’s postcard from Kazan

As my flight touched down in Kazan daylight at 1.50am, I wasn’t sure if I had missed the sunrise… or the sunset was still to come. 9 Jun 2018
Gallery: Australia squad gears up for Hungary

Gallery: Australia squad gears up for Hungary

The Socceroos have been getting ready for their final World Cup warm-up match against Hungary in Budapest. Pics by Getty Images. 9 Jun 2018
Who lined up? When Venables Socceroos bounced Hungary

Who lined up? When Venables Socceroos bounced Hungary

It’s been confirmed. The 23 men heading to Russia will warm up one last time against Hungary in Budapest on Sunday morning. But when was the last time Australia faced the Hungarians? 9 Jun 2018
Aussie fans among top buyers of World Cup tickets

Aussie fans among top buyers of World Cup tickets

Australian football fans have bought more tickets for the World Cup than their English, French and Spanish counterparts, according to figures released by FIFA. 8 Jun 2018
Socceroos coach pays for own assistants

Socceroos coach pays for own assistants

Coach Bert van Marwijk has had to fund eight Dutch technical staff out of his own pocket to ready the Socceroos for the World Cup, according to an exclusive report in the Sydney Morning Herald. 8 Jun 2018
The Ultimate Socceroos 2010 FIFA World Cup Quiz

The Ultimate Socceroos 2010 FIFA World Cup Quiz

Get in the mood for Russia 2018 by testing your knowledge about the key and unforgettable moments of the 2010 South Africa FIFA World Cup with the Ultimate Socceroos quiz. 8 Jun 2018
Degenek's family boost for Hungary friendly

Degenek's family boost for Hungary friendly

Milos Degenek says the Socceroos' Saturday friendly against Hungary will be a special moment with a family gathering planned for the defender. 8 Jun 2018
Ange: We're going backwards

Ange: We're going backwards

Ange Postecoglou believes Australia is going backwards in player development and needs drastic investment and restructure to avoid disaster. 8 Jun 2018
Juric: I'm sweet, I'm ready to go

Juric: I'm sweet, I'm ready to go

Socceroos striker Tomi Juric admits his knee issue hasn't been the ideal preparation for the 2018 World Cup but has declared himself ready to go. 8 Jun 2018
Socceroos surge up FIFA Rankings

Socceroos surge up FIFA Rankings

The Socceroos will head for the 2018 World Cup as the highest ranked Asian Football Confederation (AFC) nation after the release of the latest FIFA Rankings. 7 Jun 2018
VIDEO: Socceroos' touching tributes to mentors

VIDEO: Socceroos' touching tributes to mentors

Hyundai Australia have released an emotional series of videos with Socceroos players writing their thank you notes to the people who helped them get to the 2018 World Cup. 7 Jun 2018