Irvine injury concern for crunch Socceroos qualifiers Jackson Irvine could be forced to miss St Pauli's end to the Bundesliga season and the Socceroos' World Cup qualifiers with a foot injury. AAP · Apr 16, 2025
Morning Mail: election call expected, Dutton promises more gas, US senators demand Signal inquiry With Albanese set to call poll for early May, Dutton pledges cheaper gas and petrol; bipartisan call for investigation into group chat fiasco The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2025
Socceroos prove hard to beat as quest to reach 2026 World Cup goes down to the wire Australia’s fate remains in their own hands and will be decided in June’s international window against runaway leaders Japan and Saudi Arabia The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025
Iran Book World Cup Spot As Australia, Saudis Keep Hopes Alive Perennial World Cup participants Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at next year's global showpiece after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday. International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025
Jackson Irvine stars as Socceroos clinch key World Cup qualifying win over China Nishan Velupillay adds to opener to secure win in Hangzhou which sets up a showdown in Saudi Arabia in June The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025
Socceroos to embrace cut-throat Japan, Saudi clashes Australia claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to close in on the 2026 tourney, but coach Tony Popovic wants more against Japan and Saudi Arabia. AAP · Mar 25, 2025
Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after victory over Bahrain Japan ensure a top two finish with 2-0 win against Bahrain in Group C of Asia qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025
Popovic's Socceroos project begins to take shape He has had to learn on the go but the Socceroos team Tony Popovic has envisioned is now starting to come together. AAP · Mar 20, 2025
Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers The win boosts Australia’s chance of finishing second in Group C to qualify for the World Cup next year. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025
Socceroos make Indonesia pay for early penalty miss in World Cup qualifying romp Australia overcame a slow start in Sydney to ease to a victory that sees them inch closer to qualification for the tournament in North America The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025
Superb Socceroos sink Indonesia in major qualifying win Australia have dismantled Indonesia in a 5-1 World Cup qualifier win that moves Tony Popovic's side closer to next year's tournament. AAP · Mar 20, 2025
Irvine will bleed to boost Socceroos' World Cup hopes Jackson Irvine has lifted the lid on the extent he has gone to help the Socceroos qualify for the 2026 World Cup. AAP · Mar 18, 2025
'He does everything for us': Socceroo Irvine hailed Socceroo Jackson Irvine will play once more in St Pauli's last game of the year in the Bundesliga, typically still giving everything despite an injury concern. AAP · Dec 19, 2024
Socceroos want clinical edge in crucial Bahrain clash The Socceroos are determined to make their opportunities count when they take on Bahrain in a crunch World Cup qualifier. AAP · Nov 18, 2024
AAP · Nov 14, 2024 Socceroos set to walk World Cup qualification tightrope Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2024 Socceroos haunted by mediocrity before surviving late scare in Saudi stumble Stalemate might have been worse but for last-gasp offside and return fixture now looks set to be a 2026 World Cup qualification shootout
AAP · Nov 13, 2024 Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification still hanging in the balance.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2024 Socceroos seek to build on newfound momentum in crunch clash with Saudi Arabia Australia have started to turn around their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign but now face familiar foes looking to launch their own revival
AAP · Nov 13, 2024 Socceroos can control own destiny with win over Saudis The Socceroos can put their hopes of direct World Cup qualification back firmly in their own hands with a victory over Saudi Arabia in Melbourne.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2024 Jackson Irvine: ‘This Bundesliga experience is what I’ve always craved’ The St Pauli captain and Australia midfielder believes he is only getting better at the age of 31 while leading a club closely aligned with his values
AAP · Oct 17, 2024 Hamburg hero: Socceroo's promotion joy, Dortmund date Socceroo Jackson Irvine will lead out FC St. Pauli in front of Borussia Dortmund's awe-inspiring Yellow Wall of fans and he can't wait.
AAP · Oct 15, 2024 Socceroos see the lighter side of bus horror show The Socceroos had just 10 minutes to warm up before their World Cup qualifier against Japan after their bus was stuck in traffic, but still drew 1-1.
AAP · Oct 15, 2024 Popovic proud after Socceroos draw with Japan away The Socceroos have fallen short of beating Japan away, but fought out a dramatic 1-1 draw to claim a crucial World Cup qualifying point in Saitama.
AAP · Oct 14, 2024 Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster Coach Tony Popovic says a drought-breaking Socceroos victory in Japan would make him smile as much as their 2006 World Cup win over the Samurai Blue.
AAP · Oct 9, 2024 New Socceroos coach Popovic demands intensity lift Socceroos stalwart Jackson Irvine says new coach Tony Popovic has made an instant impact by demanding greater intensity ahead of a crunch World Cup qualifier.