Australia's soccer players have followed their cricketing counterparts by defending the Ashes in London, albeit they have done so with a victory, defeating New Zealand 2-0.
The win ensured Australia keep the century-old Anzac Soccer Ashes trophy, which was recently uncovered in a Queensland garage having been missing since the mid-50s.
Victory also snapped a four-match losing streak and set up Graham Arnold's men for next month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh and Palestine.
