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Australia buys into World Cup journey as nation approaches peak Socceroos

Marketing stunts, murals and bandwagon-jumping politicians point to one thing – the country is invested in football, for a few weeks at least

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27

Australia forced into changes for crucial World Cup group game against Paraguay

Australia will be missing Jacob Italiano and Mat Leckie from side that played the USA for their final group game, against Paraguay

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Socceroos face selection dilemma for Paraguay game with changes expected

Nestory Irankunda’s place in the starting XI is not the only question facing Australia coach Tony Popovic for their final World Cup Group D outing

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24

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Numbers in Australia's favour for World Cup progression

The Socceroos are all but through to the World Cup knockout stage, bar a disaster, but cannot think that far ahead with their Paraguay clash looming.

AAP · Jun 24

Socceroos crash back to earth after being humbled by superior USA

The swagger Australia offered in their opener against Turkey was gone and for much for the game in Seattle they looked second best and shellshocked

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19

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 · May 26

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?

The Guardian - AU · May 22

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Socceroos eager to disprove World Cup underdog tag, says coach Tony Popovic

Socceroos’ coach Tony Popovic said he wants to spoil predictions his team will struggle to progress out of one of the World Cup’s most challenging groups

The Guardian - AU · May 4

A-League’s World Cup hopefuls out to grasp last chance to impress Socceroos coach

Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad

The Guardian - AU · May 1

Young gun stars, City to look into injuries

Melbourne City have beaten Perth Glory 4-0 thanks to a brace from striker Max Caputo, but they are concerned by their recent soft-tissue injuries.

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Socceroo silences 'keyboard warriors' with heroics

Much-maligned veteran striker Mitch Duke wasn't in Australia's initial squad against Japan and Saudi Arabia, but he made the most of his late reprieve.

AAP · Jun 10, 2025

Melbourne City face up to winning ugly and end run of A-League near misses

Coach Aurelio Vidmar backs young talent and fresh faces as City turn the tables on rivals Melbourne Victory to claim an elusive second championship

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2025

Melbourne City clinch championship with fiery A-League Men grand final win over Victory

In a torrid A-League Men decider, Melbourne City have defeated fierce rivals Melbourne Victory 1-0 after Yonatan Cohen’s 10th minute strike sealed the title

The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2025

Clinical City beat United to close on ALM grand final

Melbourne City have beaten Western United 3-0 in their first semi-final leg to put themselves in pole position to reach the A-League Men grand final.

AAP · May 16, 2025

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AAP · Feb 22, 2025

Refereeing under fire in dramatic Melbourne derby draw

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City's coaches have lamented the refereeing of a dramatic 2-2 derby draw filled with controversy.

AAP · Dec 8, 2023

Leckie scores the winner as Melb City beat Glory 2-1

VAR was the centre of attention in the first half as Melbourne City notched their second win on the trot with a 2-1 victory over Perth Glory.

AAP · Mar 31, 2023

Injury-hit City keen to regain groove against Jets

Melbourne City are dealing with several injuries but hope all three of their Socceroos representatives can play a big role against Newcastle.

ABC News · Dec 1, 2022

Socceroos capture Australian football's spirit and struggle in miraculous FIFA World Cup win over Denmark

The Socceroos are dreaming big at the FIFA World Cup under coach Graham Arnold, and their stunning victory over Denmark to move into the round of 16 is turning Australia into a nation of believers, writes Samantha Lewis.

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ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Mat Leckie's winning goal for the Socceroos against Denmark a moment of world class quality and historical significance

We will talk about "the Leckie Goal" forever, a moment of incredible skill under the greatest of pressure, by a player whose career deserved a showpiece moment.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2022

France claim Group D at World Cup despite defeat as Australia stun Denmark

Tunisia beat France 1-0 on Wednesday night in their final game in Group D at the World Cup in Qatar.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022

Mat Leckie strike stuns Denmark and sends Australia into World Cup last 16

Goal in 60th minute proves decisive as Socceroos qualify for knockout phase for first time since 2006

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

The Socceroos spoke a lot about self-belief before their World Cup opener with France — then reality stepped in

The Socceroos' unshakeable focus on belief ahead of their match-up with defending World Cup champions France looked to have worked for a glorious quarter-hour — then reality intervened, writes Samantha Lewis.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Socceroos outclassed by France in first World Cup game in Qatar, with 4-1 scoreline putting Australia in deep hole

An early goal gives the Socceroos hope of an upset, but the superstars turn up for Les Bleus in their Qatar World Cup opener, leaving Australia with a mountain to climb to get out of Group D.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2022

The most popular member of Socceroos’ squad? The barista fuelling Australian World Cup hopes

Inspired by Olympic success, Football Australia has flown Alexia Ralevski into Qatar from Sydney with a specific caffeine-related brief

The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2022

Garang Kuol states Socceroos selection case with World Cup squad to be named

The Mariners youngster appears to be in a four-way battle for the final spot in Graham Arnold’s Qatar-bound squad

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