MacNicol: We've taken a lot of inspiration from the Young Socceroos
Subway Joeys midfielder Quinn MacNicol is eagerly anticipating the start of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ with...
Socceroos icon John Aloisi in mix to become full-time Matildas coach
Eight months after Tony Gustavsson left, an Australian favourite has emerged as a contender to take over.
Football Australia Announces Commemorative Lapel Pins for Matildas and Socceroos
Football Australia is proud to unveil a new commemorative initiative to honour the rich history and legacy of the CommBank...
Hibs star's World Cup message of encouragement as Sunderland loanee gets 'very, very close' boost
‘Disappointment’ of missing China and Indonesia clashes balanced by recognition of quick progress with Socceroos
Hibs icon chasing best-ever goal haul in swansong season - keys to Boyle's rediscovered scoring touch
Positional tweak, veteran advice, fitness and team-mates all factors as Socceroos striker shines
Socceroos Abroad: Boyle scores again as Metcalfe returns and Baccus assists
Fresh from international duty, Martin Boyle continued his red-hot form for Hibernian, while Connor Metcalfe marked his...
Blunder by Socceroos goalkeeper costs Lens on derby day
Lens' Australian goalkeeper Maty Ryan has made a critical mistake which cost his side in the Ligue 1 derby against Lille in northern France.
City's young gun filling the boots of Socceroos
Aurelio Vidmar's faith in Max Caputo has paid off as the 17-year-old netted his third goal in seven matches for Melbourne City
Velupillay stars as Victory best Adelaide in goalfest
Melbourne Victory have fought out a dramatic win over fierce A-League Men rivals Adelaide United, with Socceroos Nishan Velupillay and Daniel...
Socceroos hopeful stars, rescues point for Wanderers
Socceroos hopeful Nicolas Milanovic's fourth goal in as many appearances has helped Western Sydney salvage a 2-2 draw with Wellington Phoenix.
How To Watch: Australia at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™
The Subway Joeys' AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ campaign begins on Saturday, 5 April (AEDT) and here is everything...
Socceroos solutions: Where is the next great Australian goal scorer?
After an undeniably successful international window, the Socceroos are on the doorstep of World Cup qualification. But their first-choice number...
Socceroos striker and Perth Glory captain Adam Taggart opens up on World Cup hopes and experiences
Not many West Australians can say they have represented the Socceroos at one FIFA World Cup; if Adam Taggart has his way, he will be the first to...
Australia's eyes on Portsmouth's Championship relegation battle
With Hayden Matthews one of four Australians in Portsmouth's squad, the final eight games of this Championship season could have huge ramifications...
Socceroos Abroad: Returning to club duties after crucial World Cup Qualifiers
After securing second spot in Group C of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers with two pivotal wins against Indonesia and...
Hibs transfer latest as Sunderland 'communication' over loan star's potential Easter Road extension revealed
Socceroos call-up proves Triantis is benefiting from Scottish Premiership experience
David Squires on … a tribute to Socceroo Jackson Irvine as told by his arm tattoos
Our cartoonist looks at the midfielder's creative ideas and inspirations that are leading Australia closer to the 2026 World Cup Continue reading...
How the Hibs players fared on international duty
Eleven Hibs players were away on international duty during the break, with varying degrees of success. There were goals Martin Boyle and Lewis...
NZ challenges Socceroos to renew 'Soccer Ashes'
New Zealand wants to reignite the "Soccer Ashes" rivalry with home-and-away fixtures against Australia in the lead up to next year's FIFA World Cup.
Built on trust: Popovic showing faith in familiar faces, and it's working
With Tony Popovic backing faces familiar to him, the Socceroos' win over China demonstrates how trust and process are shaping their road to 2026.
World Cup-bound Hibs star 'hard to replace' as defender earns 'trust' on road to redemption
From Socceroos scapegoat to fan favourite, Miller’s tale can only have positive Easter Road spin-offs
Hibs pair help Socceroos to victory over China
Martin Boyle and Lewis Miller started for Australia last night in their 2-0 victory over China at the Hangzhou Sports Park Stadium which...
Socceroos can hope for personnel boost for crunch WCQs
The Socceroos will hope to regain some personnel and go up a gear when they face Japan and Saudi Arabia with automatic World Cup qualification on...
Irvine leads Socceroos to WCQ win over China
Australia's quest to secure automatic World Cup qualification is set to go down to the wire, despite the Socceroos earning a 2-0 away win over China.
Follow live: Socceroos face China in WC Qualifier
On the back of their commanding victory over Indonesia, Australia faces a tough road test against China to go a step closer to FIFA World Cup...
Confident Socceroos to embrace challenge of beating Japan in Perth
A win over Japan in Perth in June could seal the Socceroos a spot in next year’s FIFA World Cup, and the coach knows it’s a “special” game.
Socceroos prove hard to beat as quest to reach 2026 World Cup goes down to the wire | Joey Lynch
Australia's fate remains in their own hands and will be decided in June's international window against runaway leaders Japan and Saudi...
NZ call for fresh Soccer Ashes clash with Australia
The Soccer Ashes - the re-ignited rivalry between the Socceroos and All Whites - would be the perfect way to tune up for a World Cup, New Zealand...
INTERNATIONAL CITY: Another strong performance from Behich as Socceroos win again
The Socceroos took another significant step towards qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing a solid 2-0 victory over China on Wednesday...
Velupillay strikes again for Socceroos and another A-Leagues star enjoys ‘proudest moment'
The Subway Socceroos took another step towards the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup in China on Tuesday night.
Socceroos on the brink of making their World Cup dream come true after doing something the team hasn't achieved for almost 30 years
The Aussies rolled to a 2-0 win over China in front of 80,000 fans in Hangzhou on Thursday night, taking a major step towards securing a spot at...
Morning Mail: Coalition won't back tax cuts, Black Sea truce agreed, a Perth power play
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning...
Socceroos can dream of World Cup qualification, but not yet
With six points out of six and an extension to Tony Popovic's unbeaten start to life as Socceroos coach, Australia is daring to dream of a...
Composed Teague "super stoked" at first Socceroos start
Melbourne Victory's Ryan Teague made his Socceroos debut in the 2026 World Cup qualifying win against China, and fully justified Tony Popovic's...
One last push, and the Socceroos can book their spot at the 2026 World Cup
The equation is simple for Australia after their 2-0 victory in China: win their next match and they'll seal qualification for next year's tournament.
Socceroos player ratings: Irvine, Velupillay star but issues remain
Australia may now be in the driver's seat, but the hard work is still to come. Here's a look at how they performed in their World Cup qualifier...
Hibs duo help Australia take huge step towards World Cup as Celtic trio involved in key qualifiers
Socceroos have destiny in their own hands after victory in China
AFC FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Australia beats China 2-0 to take step closer to direct qualification
The away win, hot on the heels of their 5-1 win over Indonesia last week, leaves the Socceroos second in Group C on 13 points with two to play,...
Socceroos hang on to World Cup hopes with China victory
The June international window will be pivotal to Australia's hopes of a sixth straight World Cup berth despite the 2-0 away win.
Subway Socceroos defeat China PR 2-0 in impressive away performance
The Subway Socceroos have taken another important step towards qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, defeating China...
Jackson Irvine stars again as Australia clinch key World Cup win over China
Nishan Velupillay adds to opener to secure 2-0 win in HangzhouVictory sets up showdown in Saudi in June Jackson Irvine further established himself...
Irvine leads Socceroos to qualifying win over China
Australia has claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to take a further step towards next year's tournament in North America.
Burgess Wins Cap as Australia Victorious in China
Blues centre-half Cameron Burgess won his 15th full Australia cap as the Socceroos beat China 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Hangzou this morning.
Irvine strikes in massive moment
Jackson Irvine puts the Socceroos ahead in a crucial World Cup qualifier.
China vs. Socceroos live score, updates, highlights for World Cup Qualifying match
The Sporting News is on deck for the Australia vs. China FIFA World Cup Qualifying game, bringing you live score updates, highlights and commentary...
China v Australia: World Cup 2026 qualifying – live
Updates from the Socceroos' crunch match in HangzhouKick-off time is 7pm local/10pm AEDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailThis was supposed...
World Cup qualifiers 2025 LIVE: Socceroos take on China in front of huge crowd in Hangzhou
Australia's direct qualification hopes for next year's World Cup rely on a victory over Team Dragon on Tuesday night in front of one of the biggest...
Live: Socceroos face tough test in China
The Socceroos head to Hangzhou to take on China, looking for back-to-back World Cup qualifier victories. Follow all the action in our live blog.
'No pressure': Aussie star eager for battle
Socceroos star Milos Degenek insists he does not feel pressure heading into the team's crucial clash against China.
Where to watch Socceroos vs. China free live stream, channel, start time & more for World Cup Qualifying match
Here's everything you need to know about Socceroos vs. China, including TV channel and streaming options for the World Cup Qualifying match.
Socceroos seek to continue World Cup momentum as China pose latest roadblock | Joey Lynch
Victory in Hangzhou would see Australia take a giant step towards the 2026 tournament with automatic qualification tantalisingly closeWhen the...
Popovic's Socceroos aiming for strong start in China
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Australia can't allow China to dictate terms in Hangzhou on Tuesday as the hosts' World Cup hopes hang by a thread.
Teague chose Socceroos over China, Malaysia
Melbourne Victory midfielder Ryan Teague has been in demand across the past few months, fielding interest from the national teams of both China and...
Xi's plan to make China a football power is failing. Australia can deliver the killer blow
FIFA expanded the World Cup to 48 teams partly to give China a better chance to qualify. But unless they beat the Socceroos on Tuesday, they will...
Burgess: We're ready for what China are going to bring
Subway Socceroos centre-back Cameron Burgess said that he was taking every game as it comes as the team prepares to take...
Match Preview: China PR v Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier™
The Subway Socceroos travel to take on China PR on Tuesday, 25 March, for the second FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round...
Socceroos intent on being properly ready for an early Chinese blitz in Hangzhou
The Socceroos can take another important step on the qualifying road to next year’s FIFA World Cup with a win in China on Tuesday night.
Triantis: My time will come
Maiden Subway Socceroos call-up Nectar Triantis said that it was an honour and a privilege to be part of the squad for the...
Socceroos look for Burgess to be new defensive rock
Cameron Burgess says he can lead the Socceroos' towards automatic World Cup qualification despite struggling to play regularly with Premier League...
Boyle: Everyone's pulling in the right direction
Subway Socceroos forward Martin Boyle said that he feels fully up to speed for club and country once again as preparations...
Fresh Socceroos face Triantis has big dreams
Nectar Triantis is starring in the Scottish Premiership, just earned his first Socceroos call-up and seemingly has big things on the horizon.
The sooner the Socceroos qualify, the sooner they can try to solve their age-old problem
Injuries to Adam Taggart and Kusini Yengi have further exposed Australia's lack of quality striking options - an issue coach Tony Popovic probably...
Resurgent Boyle, recalled Duke ready to lead Socceroos
Resurgent attacker Martin Boyle is confident he and Mitch Duke can both step up and lead the Socceroos' attack in their World Cup qualifier against...
Socceroos hit by more injuries ahead of WCQ
The Socceroos have been pressed into an injury-enforced reshuffle of their striking ranks, with Adam Taggart and Kusini Yengi forced to withdraw...
Socceroos cop double blow for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China
A dumped striker has been rushed back into the team as a replacement.
Socceroos striker axed, recalled in eight-day stretch
Japan-based veteran Mitchell Duke will make the dash to China for the injury-hit Socceroos' next World Cup qualifier.
Socceroos striker and Perth Glory captain Adam Taggart to miss China clash after picking up groin injury
Perth Glory captain Adam Taggart will miss the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against China on Tuesday through injury, which could threaten his...
Subway Socceroos Squad Update – March World Cup Qualifiers
Subway Socceroos' Head Coach, Tony Popovic has been required to make changes to his squad ahead of Australia's AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26...
World Cup qualifying: Socceroos attacker Craig Goodwin enjoying attacking tweaks and stylistic shift
Socceroos forward Craig Goodwin is hopeful more final-third fluidity can be the key to unlocking deep-lying defences as Australia eye an important...
Late-blooming Socceroos star was good enough to play with Europe's best. But he hasn't given up hope
Craig Goodwin is assessing his club options ahead of a likely move away from Saudi Arabia. On recent form, he could hold his own in a top five...
Japan sets grand goal ahead of Socceroos date
Japan made global headlines for rapidly wrapping up World Cup qualification but captain Wataru Endo's mind has already shifted to far bigger goals.
Socceroos star Goodwin not set on extending Saudi stay
Socceroos winger Craig Goodwin is yet to decide if his club future remains in the Middle East as he comes off contract 12 months from next year's...
WATCH: Australia vs Indonesia | Mini Match
Miss the action or want to see the best bits from the Subway Socceroos 5-1 win over Indonesia.
The five minutes that smiled on the Socceroos' World Cup qualification campaign
As far as footballing analysis goes, that goals change games isn't the most cutting of insights, but sometimes the simplest of wisdom can be the...
World Cup qualifying: Socceroos captain Mat Ryan's move to France helping the goalkeeper get back to his best
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan's mid-season move to France has sparked improved form - and coach Tony Popovic was not surprised at his goalkeeper's...
Goodwin, Boyle and Velupillay emphasise importance of three points against Indonesia
Subway Socceroos Craig Goodwin, Martin Boyle and Nishan Velupillay said on Thursday night that the 5-1 victory over...
Popovic: Any time you score five goals is pleasing
Subway Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic and Player of the Match Jackson Irvine said that their 5-1 victory over Indonesia...
Miller the unlikely face of Popovic's Socceroos revamp
Lewis Miller has overcome his Asian Cup horror show to make Australia's right back berth his own under the coaching of Tony Popovic.
What the Socceroos need to qualify for World Cup 2026? Scenarios, qualification paths, permutations, schedule
With Asia getting an extra four spots at World Cup 2026, the qualification paths have altered for aspiring nations.
Socceroos sink Indonesia in major qualifying win
The Socceroos have taken a giant step towards automatic World Cup qualification by hammering Indonesia 5-1 in the most emphatic victory of the Tony...
Australia's Irvine thrilled but expects improvement
Sydney: Jackson Irvine was delighted with Australia's 5-1 win against Indonesia but admitted there is still room for improvement if the Socceroos...
INTERNATIONAL CITY: Behich plays all 90 in comfortable Socceroos win
Melbourne City captain Aziz Behich played a key role in the Socceroos' commanding 5-0 victory over Indonesia on Thursday night, as Australia...
Borrello features in Subway Socceroos 5-1 defeat of Indonesia
Brandon Borrello and the Subway Socceroos have defeated Indonesia 5-1 in front of over 35,000 fans at Sydney Football Stadium to secure an...
World Cup qualifying: Socceroos coach Tony Popovic sees further improvement on the horizon after Indonesia win
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says his side are on the uptick and while there is still progress to be made, they should see it as a positive ahead...
Revealed: What facing trial for rape cost Socceroos star Ruon Tonkyik - as he sends an emotional message to his pregnant partner after being found not guilty
After being acquitted of rape in a Sydney court, former Socceroos defender Ruon Tongyik detailed the effect the accusations and trial had on his...
Socceroos timing run to 2026 World Cup to perfection but crucial clashes lie ahead | Martin Pegan
Australia grew into the game against Indonesia and clinical finishing helped them to 5-1 before Tuesday's game in ChinaThe Socceroos not only have...
Ratings: 'Struggling' star 'put Socceroos under pressure'
Australia have moved clear of the chasing pack in Group C, with a 5-1 victory over Indonesia on Thursday night.
It's early days, but Socceroos believe they can become ‘unstoppable' under Popovic
Tony Popovic's Socceroos are clearly a work in progress, as their first 15 minutes against Indonesia showed. But there is clear progress being made.
Hibs duo on scoresheet for Socceroos in crucial World Cup qualifying clash
Hibs defender Lewis Miller scored just his second goal for Australia as the Socceroos’ put in a five-star showing.