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...

Clear flaw in final warm-up that must be fixed; telling sign in XI: Predicted Socceroos World Cup squad

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic now has all the information he needs (or will get) before picking his squad for the World Cup after Australia...

Liverpool brutally sacks manager… as ‘clear favourite’ to replace him emerges

Liverpool has sacked its Dutch manager Arne Slot in the wake of a desperately disappointing Premier League season that prompted ample fan unrest.Slot, who...

Socceroos stunner: Young gun picks Australia over Italy in mega pre-World Cup switch

Cristian Volpato has selected Australia over Italy.The Socceroos announced on Friday evening the Italy-based young gun, who was born and raised in Sydney, will...

Window erupts early as England star set for wild transfer; $225m standoff looms — Rumour Mill

Barcelona reached an agreement with Newcastle on Wednesday for the transfer of England international Anthony Gordon, the La Liga champions told AFP, confirming reports...

Leak reignites extraordinary family feud; Aussie defector dealt brutal reality check — Road to WC

Spain’s selectors have snubbed their most successful club, Real Madrid, in historic fashion by naming a 26-man World Cup squad without a single player...

Post-Ange truth ‘delusional’ Spurs ‘should be ashamed’ of; terrifying awakening laid bare — Premier League Talking Points

The English Premier League season is done and dusted before the hearts and minds of the football world become engulfed by this year’s World...