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...

Socceroos coup in tug-of-war as teen confirmed, World Cup hero snubbed for final audition

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic has made the surprise call to give a maiden national team call-up to Croatian-born Hibernian striker Ante Suto for this...

Eberechi Eze’s ‘magical moment’ sends Arsenal to UCL quarterfinals

Tom HamiltonMar 17, 2026, 11:11 PMClose• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously...

It had to be Kerr! Magical moment sends Matildas into home Asian Cup final

It had to be Kerr.Hometown hero Sam Kerr sent the Matildas into a home Women’s Asian Cup final, scoring the winner in a 2-1...

Chelsea accept £10.75m fine, suspended transfer ban for breach of rules

Chelsea have been given a suspended one-year transfer ban and fined £10.75 million ($14m) in relation to historical breaches of Premier League rules.The London...