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Emerging Socceroo takes leap to top German league

An emerging midfielder is the first Socceroo to move to a bigger league after impressing at the World Cup.

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SPO:How Socceroos will reboot for high-stakes Paraguay game

The Socceroos can seal second spot in group D at the World Cup with a win or draw against Paraguay - and they are determined to bounce out of the blocks.

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USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings

Goalscorer Alex Freeman was the pick of the bunch for the co-hosts while Connor Metcalfe’s performance off the bench gave the Socceroos some cheer

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World Cup 2026: Hosts USA reach knockouts with dominant win over Australia's Socceroos

World Cup co-hosts the ⁠United States advanced to the knockout stage with one game to spare after comfortably beating Australia 2-0 in Group ‌D on Friday, despite the absence of injured star player Christian Pulisic. Follow our live, minute-by-minute coverage.

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Socceroos learn from AFL to boost their breaks

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic appears ahead of the curve with how he has handled the drinks breaks introduced at this year's World Cup finals.

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Okon-Engstler leaves his mark on World Cup stage

Midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler, the son of former Socceroos captain and current assistant coach Paul Okon, put his own name up in lights on his World Cup debut.

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How a Socceroo’s pre-match tears gave way to a World Cup night to remember

Paul Okon-Engstler’s emotions before making his World Cup debut for Australia belied the performance that followed against Turkey in Vancouver

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Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia's World Cup opener.

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Australia 2-0 Turkey: World Cup Group D player ratings

Nestory Irankunda and Patrick Beach shone for the Socceroos as Turkey’s star attackers were kept at bay by a resolute Australian defence

The Guardian - AU

FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia scores twice against run of play, blanks Turkey in opener

Australia secured a surprising 2-0 victory over Turkey in their World Cup opener, with goals from Nestory Irankunda and Conner Metcalfe. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach delivered a standout performance, making eight saves in his debut to secure the clean sheet for the Socceroos.

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World Cup 2026: Australia stun Turkey after selection gamble pays off

Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 on Saturday at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium thanks to a goal in each half by Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.

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Socceroos stun Turkey as Australia’s youngsters shine in opening World Cup win

Australia’s next generation delivered one of their best World Cup victories, upsetting Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver to start their campaign in style

The Guardian - AU

Irankunda heroics vindicate bold coach in Socceroo win

Tony Popovic's bold call to start Nestory Irankunda in Australia's World Cup opener against Turkey paid off, with the sensation starring in a memorable 2-0 win.

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'Time to come home': why Volpato joined Socceroos

Cristian Volpato is set to debut in Australia's warm-up match against Switzerland after speaking for the first time about his decision to switch allegiances.

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Sky's the limit for emerging Socceroos pair

Lucas Herrington and Paul Okon-Engstler are among the young Socceroos in the World Cup squad and coach Tony Popovic has high expectations of both.

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Socceroos’ World Cup squad revealed as Tony Popovic rolls dice with two uncapped strikers

The Socceroos have named two uncapped attackers in their squad for this month’s World Cup

The Guardian - AU

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

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Sky Blues let crack at top two slip in Glory draw

Sydney FC have been held to a 0-0 draw by struggling Perth Glory, with an A-League Men top-two finish all but out of reach.

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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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A-League leaders lose rising midfield star to injury

Sydney's hopes of clinging to top spot in the A-League Men have been hampered by an injury to key midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler.

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Venezuela 1-0 Australia: men’s international football friendly – as it happened

Socceroos fail to fire against La Vinotinto in Houston as their 2026 World Cup preparations take a hit with a second straight defeat

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Teenager, key names among big Socceroos squad changes

Two crucial Socceroos return for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia while a teen sensation is among those earning a maiden call-up.

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Sydney FC signs son of former Socceroos star

It's been a good week for Sydney FC, with the Sky Blues snaring the signatures of two of Australia's emerging stars.

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Socceroos suffer big blow as star set for foot surgery

A number of big names are missing from the Socceroos squad for the huge World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

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Son of a gun called into Socceroos training squad

The 20-year-old son of Paul Okon has been called into the Socceroos' squad for a warm-weather training camp ahead of next month's crunch World Cup qualifiers.

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