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Australian veteran stands firm for Spanish shut-out

The only Australian in the Spanish League, goalkeeper Mat Ryan, has kept a clean sheet for Levante while Paul Okon-Engstler has made his debut for Cologne.

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Argentina advance. But for Cape Verde, they’ll always have for ever

In today’s Football Daily: A stone-cold World Cup classic

The Guardian - UK

The Mat Ryan gamble that failed spectacularly as Egypt beat Australia on penalties

Australia 1-1 Egypt (2-4 pens): Ryan was brought off the bench in the last minute to go in goal for the shootout but failed to save a single penalty as the Socceroos crashed out of the World Cup

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Who is Mat Ryan? Australia's World Cup shootout goalkeeper

Mat Ryan was substituted on during Australia's clash with Egypt

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The change that took Socceroos captain to a new level

Socceroos captain Maty Ryan believes fatherhood and learning to let go of some of his meticulous routines delivered the best form of his career.

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Where do Socceroos come from? Our map reveals Australia’s junior talent hotspots

When Football Australia (FA) announced the Socceroos’ squad for the FIFA World Cup, there was plenty of interest on the mix of experienced and new players.

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'Kept us in the game': Young goalkeeper shines

Emerging goalkeeper Patrick Beach was excellent in his second cap against Switzerland, showing he can be a fine deputy to skipper Maty Ryan.

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World Cup 2026 – Group D guide: Hosts USA face Turkey, Australia and Paraguay in open group

Mauricio Pochettino leads the co-hosts United States this summer in an intriguing group alongside Turkey, Australia and Paraguay

The Independent UK

World Cup debutants galore in Socceroos squad

The Socceroos' 26-man World Cup squad will include 17 first-time attendees, while Mat Ryan and Mathew Leckie will grace the tournament for a fourth time.

AAP

Volpato named as coach backs young Socceroos to deliver

Former Italy prospect Cristian Volpato is in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup and coach Tony Popovic is backing his young guns to deliver.

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'Long time coming'; Socceroos to welcome Volpato at WC

Cristian Volpato's shock defection from Italy to Australia didn't surprise his friend Alessandro Circati, who's adamant he can make an impact for the Socceroos.

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Popovic urges Socceroos to believe after Mexico loss

The Socceroos have lost to Mexico 1-0 in the friendly match that was the final audition for players to impress before Tony Popovic picks his World Cup squad.

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Injured Riley McGree out of World Cup as Tony Popovic springs late Socceroos surprise

The Socceroos have been rocked by a hamstring injury to key midfielder Riley McGree on the eve of the World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Locks, likelies and long shots: who will make the Socceroos’ World Cup squad?

With a touch over a week to go before Australia coach Tony Popovic names his 26 players, whose ticket is punched and who will be left disappointed?

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Nestory Irankunda double elevates Socceroos to grand farewell win over Curaçao

Australia defeat Curaçao 5-1 in final home match before World Cup as trio of substitutes combine for three goals to dominate second half

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Robertson addresses 'issue' at heart of Socceroos exile

After three years of mystery and innuendo, Alex Robertson is finally back in the Socceroos set-up with the midfielder explaining why it took so long.

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World Cup weapon: Socceroos star's stunning double save

As the jostling for spots in Australia's World Cup team and squad continues, Mat Ryan has provided fresh evidence as to why he is the nation's best goalkeeper.

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Why Socceroos legend isn't writing off goalkeeper Ryan

Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer believes captain Mat Ryan will relish the challenge of trying to stave off Paul Izzo as No.1 goalkeeper.

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Haji Wright scores twice as USA come back from a goal down to see off Australia

World Cup 2026 hosts USMNT defeat Socceroos 2-1 in Colorado after Jordan Bos opened the scoring in the 19th minute

Sports Illustrated

USMNT vs. Australia—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The USMNT are aiming to build on their recent promise against the confident Socceroos.

AAP

Cool-headed Socceroo ready to protect Irankunda

Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati expects teams to keep trying to get under Nestory Irankunda's skin, but says his teammates will protect him.

AAP

Forgotten Socceroo back in the fold for friendlies

Tony Popovic has made eight changes to the Socceroos' squad to face Canada and the United States, including giving a young gun a recall after almost two years.

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Socceroos captain makes call on club future

Mat Ryan is no longer a free agent after Australia's first-choice goalkeeper secured a contract ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Socceroos Duke it out to seal direct World Cup berth

The Socceroos have beaten Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah to book direct qualification to next year's World Cup finals and can now get stuck into early preparations.

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Socceroos veteran doesn't want European dream to end

Mat Ryan is a proven goalkeeper who has been a Socceroos mainstay for years, but he is now without a club and looking to find a new home in Europe.

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