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Socceroos face final European test ahead of World Cup

Australia will conclude their build-up to the World Cup with a match against the world's 19th-ranked side Switzerland, a rare outing against European opponents.

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Newcastle Jets have destiny back in their own hands on march toward historic trophy

A-League club was on the brink of collapse before coach Mark Milligan lifted ‘Box Office Jets’ to within sight of a breakthrough premiership

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Resilient Goodwin sets sights on World Cup audition

Veteran Socceroo Craig Goodwin is ramping up his bid to return from injury in time to audition for a World Cup berth in Adelaide United's finals campaign.

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'Long overdue': FIFA writes to Albo over football home

As one of the few nations without a home base, Football Australia was once described as "homeless" by Graham Arnold. Now FIFA has intervened in this issue.

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Back after injury hell: big Harry boost for Socceroos

Harry Souttar was back in Leicester's match-day squad in the English Championship after a 15-month injury nightmare in a World Cup boost for the Socceroos.

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'Disappointed' Sydney FC imports react to axing

Victor Campuzano and Pierro Quispe have impressed Patrick Kisnorbo after being dumped to the bench by the interim Sydney FC manager.

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The 20 Best Australian Soccer Players of All Time—Ranked

Australia has produced a wealth of talented players over the years, including several who became Premier League legends.

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Duke to retire from Socceroos after World Cup bid

Socceroos veteran Mitch Duke is hoping for a World Cup swansong to his international career, saying he'll retire whether or not he makes the squad.

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Turkey World Cup showdown close to home for Behich

Turkey is a place close to Aziz Behich's heart, making the Socceroos' World Cup opener against the world No.22 a particularly special affair for the veteran.

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'If I was coach, I'd pick him': Duke a Cup no-brainer

Socceroos veteran Mitch Duke has strengthened his case for a spot in the World Cup squad, with Macarthur FC coach Mile Sterjovski saying it's a no-brainer.

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No more Matildas or Socceroos blockbuster matches if top teams won’t make the trip

The pressure is on Football Australia to sustain interest in the national sides but luring elite opposition to play friendlies at home is ‘bloody difficult’

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Bulls star pushes World Cup case with ALM double

Socceroos veteran Mitch Duke is knocking on Tony Popovic's door for a World Cup spot, notching a brace and an assist to fire Macarthur to a win over Newcastle.

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Socceroos face young Turk who's revered like Maradona

Two of the most highly-touted players in Europe will try to detonate the Socceroos' hopes at the start of the World Cup finals in Vancouver.

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Scale of Socceroos’ challenge comes into focus as Turkey complete daunting World Cup group

Group D, which also contains the US and Paraguay, has emerged as arguably the tournament’s most difficult pool

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Brotherly feedback helps drive Juric towards World Cup

Socceroos newbie Deni Juric has been able to lean on older brother and former Socceroos striker Tomi Juric for advice as he auditions for the World Cup.

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Sky's limit for Irankunda as Socceroos brace for Turkey

The Socceroos will face Turkey first at the World Cup, and after his brace against Curacao Nestory Irankunda will be a crucial part of plans to shock the world.

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‘I’d love to race him’: Irankunda scores Socceroos double then sets sights on Gout Gout

Nestory Irankunda scored twice on Tuesday night in Melbourne to propel the Socceroos to a 5-1 victory against Curaçao, before revealing he has another goal in mind

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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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Big gun cameos seal Socceroos' World Cup send-off win

Nestory Irankunda, Jordy Bos and Riley McGree have come off the bench to lift the Socceroos to a 5-1 win over Curacao in their World Cup send-off match.

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Australia 5-1 Curaçao: Socceroos win Fifa Series friendly – as it happened

Nestory Irankunda scores a brace as the second-half substitutes power Socceroos to victory in final match on home soil before World Cup

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Different route to World Cup has Socceroos primed

Aziz Behich and Milos Degenek won't ever regret reaching the World Cup through the playoffs, but are relishing a different preparation for 2026.

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The World Cup is football Christmas and every Socceroo wants their name on the nice list

Australia’s friendly against Curacao on Tuesday is the crucial audition for players to show Tony Popovic they deserve a ticket to the US

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'People told me to ignore what I’d seen on the television or social media and encouraged me to take on the job – the people have been extremely welcoming' Rene Meulensteen on bold choice that could lead to World Cup

Rene Meulensteen is hoping to help Iraq to the 2026 World Cup after his eyebrow-raising move

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Socceroos embrace Cup auditions with end goal in sight

Milos Degenek has been to two World Cups, and he and his teammates can show they should be in Tony Popovic's squad.

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Curaçao meet Socceroos in Fifa Series with more than World Cup hopes in common

The tiny Caribbean island nation has a familiar face in their ranks whose time with Australia in 2018 is proving crucial ahead of the tournament

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