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Humble Polkinghorne set for 150th cap

Humble Polkinghorne set for 150th cap

Matildas veteran Clare Polkinghorne is about to win her 150th cap, but she doesn't like the attention that comes with it. 7 Nov 2022
'No country is perfect' FIFA cautions Socceroos

'No country is perfect' FIFA cautions Socceroos

FIFA has told the Socceroos and other competing World Cup nations to focus on football rather than human rights in host country Qatar. 4 Nov 2022
World Cup concern as Boyle sees specialist

World Cup concern as Boyle sees specialist

Socceroos star Martin Boyle is seeing a specialist over the leg injury which could threaten his hopes of playing at the World Cup in Qatar. 3 Nov 2022
6,500 deaths: Socceroos attending 'blood-stained' World Cup

6,500 deaths: Socceroos attending 'blood-stained' World Cup

Qatar's human rights record is being criticised ahead of the country hosting soccer's World Cup next month. 27 Oct 2022
Socceroos release damning statement on Qatar human rights

Socceroos release damning statement on Qatar human rights

The Socceroos are calling for Qatar to decriminalise same-sex relationships and honour workers' rights in a politically charged message ahead of the World Cup. 27 Oct 2022
We asked the Matilda's coach to write an article on every opponent

We asked the Matilda's coach to write an article on every opponent

In his own words, Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson looks at the three group-stage opponents Australia have drawn for the Women's World Cup next year. 25 Oct 2022
Matildas draw is not good: Our weakest World Cup opponents boast their own Sam Kerr

Matildas draw is not good: Our weakest World Cup opponents boast their own Sam Kerr

A look at the three teams the Matildas will face in the group stage of the 2023 Women's World Cup. 23 Oct 2022
Matildas World Cup opponents dismiss Australia: 'It isn't a very difficult group'

Matildas World Cup opponents dismiss Australia: 'It isn't a very difficult group'

Australia will play Ireland, Nigeria and Canada at next year's Women's World Cup on home soil, with all three nations pledging major travelling support. 23 Oct 2022
US legend questions Matildas: 'What's been going on there'

US legend questions Matildas: 'What's been going on there'

Coach Tony Gustavsson and his Matildas team will learn their opponents for next year's World Cup on Saturday night, when the draw is conducted in Auckland. 21 Oct 2022
The Socceroos attackers who will and won't be at the World Cup

The Socceroos attackers who will and won't be at the World Cup

The final squad for the World Cup must be provided to FIFA by 14 November. I’m guessing Arnie will take eight specialist attackers/wingers. 17 Oct 2022
One's 'smart', one 'worked really hard' - but is this A-League duo good enough for World Cup Socceroos?

One's 'smart', one 'worked really hard' - but is this A-League duo good enough for World Cup Socceroos?

Melbourne City A-League forwards Mathew Leckie and Jamie Maclaren are right in the Socceroos mix for the World Cup and showcased their class against the Brisbane Roar. 16 Oct 2022
'I'm not sure if he'll be ready before the World Cup': A-League champions injury crises

'I'm not sure if he'll be ready before the World Cup': A-League champions injury crises

Western United's A-League defence was key to their breakthrough championship and will be looking to bounce back to form against Sydney FC after a shocking opening game, with their biggest star set to be out until after the World Cup. 16 Oct 2022
Exclusive: Socceroos coach will auto-trigger four year contract under this condition

Exclusive: Socceroos coach will auto-trigger four year contract under this condition

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will trigger an automatic four-year contract extension if he is able to steer Australia to the World Cup knockout stages, FTBL understands. 13 Oct 2022
The Socceroos need an entirely new approach for 2022 World Cup

The Socceroos need an entirely new approach for 2022 World Cup

The Socceroos have an opportunity to break the mould and take an entirely new approach to the World Cup Finals in Qatar. 5 Oct 2022
World Cup timing to create major issues for A-League players

World Cup timing to create major issues for A-League players

The A-League Men season will start against the backdrop of the World Cup build up as players attempt to seal Socceroos berths and the league seeks momentum. 5 Oct 2022
Socceroos' Plan B is better than Plan A

Socceroos' Plan B is better than Plan A

Australia managed a couple of narrow wins over the Kiwis recently, but it was not a performance to strike fear into our World Cup Group D opponents. There is hope though, if Arnie is prepared to gamble on Plan B... 5 Oct 2022

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