DARK SECRETS: 24 | Vintage Vibes

Socceroos await Leckie's fitness verdict

The Socceroos will wait until the last minute before making a call on the fitness of striker Mathew Leckie for their crunch World Cup qualifier against Japan.

AAP · Mar 23, 2022

A Hollywood ending to World Cup qualifying appears fanciful for depleted Socceroos

Graham Arnold’s side will tread a treacherous path to Qatar unless a new generation can overcome the odds in Sydney and Jeddah

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2022

Selection row overshadows key Roos clashes

A club versus country row over the availability of Melbourne City defender Curtis Good has erupted on the eve of crucial Socceroos World Cup qualifiers.

AAP · Mar 21, 2022

Socceroos still in WC box seat: Arnold

Graham Arnold won't accept the narrative that the Socceroos are out of the race to automatically book their World Cup finals spot via their qualifying group.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

Australian football must broaden its scope if Socceroos and Matildas are to exit current mire

The national sides’ recent travails have highlighted the need for more ego in Australian football

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2022

Oman only concern for Socceroos boss

Rivals Japan and Saudi Arabia are facing each other but Graham Arnold insists the Socceroos sole focus is on securing a World Cup qualifying win over Oman.

AAP · Jan 31, 2022

Socceroos coach Arnold to return for Oman

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will return to the touchline for next week's World Cup qualifier against Oman, having tested negative for COVID-19.

AAP · Jan 27, 2022

Socceroos 4-0 Vietnam: World Cup 2022 qualifier – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Socceroos got their qualification campaign back on track with a comfortable win over Vietnam in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

Reality may bite for Socceroos with World Cup fate in precarious position

Graham Arnold’s side are treading a fine line between success and failure with crucial games coming up against Vietnam and Oman

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2022

Socceroos critics don't worry coach Arnold

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is happy to be a lightning rod for criticism if it enables his players to focus on securing Australia's World Cup qualification.

AAP · Jan 23, 2022