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Tensions rise as Socceroos lose to France

Tensions rise as Socceroos lose to France

Soccer fans have clashed in Melbourne as the Socceroos lost in their opening World Cup match. 23 Nov 2022
Socceroos floored by France at World Cup

Socceroos floored by France at World Cup

Australia took an early lead before being floored 4-1 by reigning champions France in their World Cup opener in Qatar. 23 Nov 2022
FIFA blasted for OneLove armband threat

FIFA blasted for OneLove armband threat

FIFA's threat to yellow card captains wearing OneLove armbands at the World Cup has been blasted by Australia's gay footballer Josh Cavallo. 22 Nov 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Socceroos gamble on lineup against France

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroos gamble on lineup against France

Graham Arnold is poised to bank on the tried and trusted - with one enforced gamble - in a bid to outwit defending champions France in Australia’s World Cup opener on Wednesday (6am AEDT). 22 Nov 2022
'It's not being disrespectful at all': Socceroos coach not bothered with France

'It's not being disrespectful at all': Socceroos coach not bothered with France

Coach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos must have faith, and do everything right, to cause a World Cup boilover against reigning champions France. 22 Nov 2022
Australian government commends Qatar on World Cup

Australian government commends Qatar on World Cup

Sports Minister Anika Wells will travel to Qatar for the World Cup this week with shadow minister Anne Ruston, keen to engage on human rights issues. 21 Nov 2022
A look at France's lowest ebb...

A look at France's lowest ebb...

Key facts about Australia versus France at the World Cup in Qatar. 21 Nov 2022
'Pure racism': Socceroos, western media, the internet and a whole lotta allegations...

'Pure racism': Socceroos, western media, the internet and a whole lotta allegations...

Powerbrokers hope the start of the World Cup in Qatar will be the end of the host nation being a political football. 20 Nov 2022
Two Socceroos attackers unable to train in major World Cup blow

Two Socceroos attackers unable to train in major World Cup blow

Defender Harry Souttar insists he's off the Socceroos' injury list but concern lingers over two key players ahead of their World Cup opener. 20 Nov 2022
The Socceroos have four refugees at World Cup: 'It's easy to go down the wrong path'

The Socceroos have four refugees at World Cup: 'It's easy to go down the wrong path'

Australia's trio of South Sudanese refugees hope playing at the World Cup in Qatar will be a source of inspiration for others. 19 Nov 2022
Golden generation urging Socceroos to change tactics against France

Golden generation urging Socceroos to change tactics against France

Golden generation defender Luke Wilkshire believes the Socceroos' best chance of conjuring up a result in their World Cup opener against France is to “play off the front foot”. 18 Nov 2022
Socceroos World Cup coach Arnold survived abusive, alcoholic upbringing to become first Australian-born success

Socceroos World Cup coach Arnold survived abusive, alcoholic upbringing to become first Australian-born success

Graham Arnold can barely believe he's the first Australian-born coach to lead the Socceroos at a World Cup. 18 Nov 2022
Cahill loyal to 'blood stained' World Cup, but doesn't rate Socceroos chances

Cahill loyal to 'blood stained' World Cup, but doesn't rate Socceroos chances

Before a ball has been kicked, the World Cup in Qatar has become the ultimate political football. 18 Nov 2022
Injured Socceroos on World Cup: 'There is always a risk of pushing the limit'

Injured Socceroos on World Cup: 'There is always a risk of pushing the limit'

Defender Kye Rowles says he feared his World Cup prospects were over because of a broken foot for the entire time he was sidelined. 18 Nov 2022
The Socceroos have a very strange World Cup advantage over France

The Socceroos have a very strange World Cup advantage over France

Some fast facts about the World Cup. 17 Nov 2022
Socceroos have a clumsy head-to-head record against their World Cup opponents

Socceroos have a clumsy head-to-head record against their World Cup opponents

The Socceroos' World Cup schedule at a glance. 17 Nov 2022

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