Football

The stars of a $18bn World Cup fairytale cashed in 24 years ago. These Socceroos can do it too

The FIFA World Cup is not just one of the biggest sporting shows on Earth but also the largest shop window the game has to offer.Perform at this tournament...

FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout scenarios and who Socceroos can face if they escape group stage

Australia will be hoping to repeat the magic of four years ago and escape the group stage at...

FIFA 2026 World Cup schedule with Australian times and dates

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here, with the opening game of Mexico vs South Africa kicking...

‘Not what football is about’: Socceroo opens up on ‘horrible’ scenes in cruel end to failed fairytale

A Socceroo has opened up on what it was like to be at the centre of some football’s...

Verdict on Socceroos defector; Aussie X-factor sparks huge Popa selection headache — Talking Points

Tony Popovic feels the Socceroos got exactly what they needed out of their 1-1 draw with Switzerland in...

‘Extremely disappointed’: 23-year first as Matildas on the wrong end of 92nd minute dagger

Australia has followed its Asian Cup defeat with a second consecutive loss on home soil after a shock 1-0 drubbing to Mexico in a...

France toppled by African nation in WC warm-up as Arnie’s Iraq stun European champs

Amad Diallo scored a late winner as Ivory Coast stunned France 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up match in Nantes on Thursday.France captain Kylian...

No-one agreed with coach’s claim on this Aussie teen. 20 months on, World Cup can prove him right

Teenage sensation Lucas Herrington will play without fear at the FIFA World Cup thanks largely to some sage advice from his fellow Socceroos defender...

‘Impossible’ prices, lopsided fears … and who is blacklisted: Inside World Cup’s controversies

It’s only fitting that the biggest sporting event on the planet, the FIFA World Cup - which is now bigger than ever - is...

‘He will fight’: Unthinkable Ronaldo claim emerges; new World Cup rules explained

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has made the remarkable claim that superstar Cristiano Ronaldo might do the unthinkable and play in the 2030 World Cup...

‘Without a doubt’: What sparked Socceroos gamble as Popovic explains biggest World Cup calls

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic has named his final 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup with Cristian Volpato making the final cut just days...