HISTORICAL FACTS: 7 - Caught on Camera

Socceroos ready with World Cup fate in their hands

The Socceroos have their World Cup fate in their hands with all eyes on whether coach Tony Popovic unleashes Nestory Irankunda from the start against Paraguay.

AAP · Jun 25

I won’t let the Socceroos go it alone today: while they have taken care of training and drills, I’m sprinkling holy water on the TV

Win, lose or draw, being able to cheer on our boys with friends and strangers is what it’s all about

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25

Can the Socceroos stop the nation? It would be 40 years in the making for SBS

The broadcaster has covered every World Cup since 1986, and all signs point to Australia’s match against Paraguay breaking records

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25

Fans launch chant for Governor-General as Civic live site starts after backlash

How Armani La Vella used social media to get Canberra a central live site

The Canberra Times · Jun 25

'There is no tomorrow' for desperate Paraguay

Paraguay will play like there is no tomorrow against the Socceroos, with both teams having World Cup knockout qualification on the line.

AAP · Jun 25

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

Popovic cagey on Irankunda start for Paraguay

Whether Nestory Irankunda will start against Paraguay remains a mystery, but Socceroos coach Tony Popovic will be forced to make at least two changes.

AAP · Jun 24

Socceroos determined to get best out of their Bos man

The Socceroos need to find a way to get Jordan Bos into the game more against Paraguay, as they seek to nail down qualification to the World Cup knockouts.

AAP · Jun 24

Pubs full, tools down and TV in the office: Australia readies for the ‘Great Socceroos Sickie’

Bob Hawke’s wise words are ringing out as the Socceroos prepare to play a World Cup game entirely in Australian working hours for the first time

The Guardian - AU · 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