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Popovic delivers special message after Japan success

The Socceroos are on cloud nine after defeating Japan for the first time since 2009, but a desperate Saudi Arabia lie in wait in Jeddah.

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Not pretty, not fun but Socceroos slog ends with miraculous win amid late drama

All it took was a split second – and a swing of Aziz Behich’s right boot – for the sins of the previous 90 minutes in Perth to be washed away

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Morning Mail: Socceroos on brink of World Cup spot; Trump’s feud with Musk escalates; Labor ‘gaslighting’ public over climate crisis

Socceroos all but book 2026 World Cup berth; Elon Musk’s attacks rile US president

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Socceroos all but book World Cup 2026 berth after last-gasp Aziz Behich goal sinks Japan

A 90th-minute strike all but secures automatic qualification for Australia in next year’s World Cup

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Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment

Aziz Behich says he didn't know his match-winning goal against Japan had gone in until seeing the crowd erupt and players run to him like crazy.

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Australia 1-0 Japan: Socceroos on brink of World Cup 2026 qualification – as it happened

A stoppage time goal from Aziz Behich at Optus Stadium seals victory over Japan for the first time in 16 years

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Calm, composed Socceroos primed to take down Japan

A spot in the 2026 World Cup is within touching distance for the Socceroos, but arch rivals Japan loom as a big obstacle despite bringing a weakened squad.

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Socceroos confident of completing World Cup assignment against experimental Japan

They haven’t beaten Japan for 16 years but coach Tony Popovic insists his team have evolved and can all but guarantee qualification in Perth

The Guardian - AU

Understrength Japan out to show Socceroos who's boss

Japan are missing stars such as Kaoru Mitoma, Daizen Maida and Takumi Minamino, but they are still setting their sights on victory against the Socceroos.

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Socceroos' quick healer ready for date with destiny

From the moment he tore his ACL last September, Alessandro Circati had one date in mind - taking on Japan in a Perth World Cup Qualifier.

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Mighty Japan stand in Socceroos’ way – but it has never been a better time to face them

Samurai Blue have earned the right to bring a squad containing just seven players with more than 10 caps to Australia for a World Cup qualifier

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos reach crunch time with World Cup 2026 qualification in sight

Australia can virtually secure their place at next year’s tournament with a win over Japan in Perth – and if not they get a second bite of the cherry next week

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City's Socceroos stars enjoying breakfast table banter

Melbourne Victory players are still copping it from their Melbourne City counterparts, but rivalries will be put on hold in Thursday's clash with Japan.

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Flare debate: Socceroos veteran, A-League club fire up

A Socceroos veteran and Melbourne Victory have made a passionate appeal to police about how they handle football fans, following the A-League Men grand final.

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Controversial Perth Supercars plan wins a famous fan

The WA government wants to build a motorsport street track near Optus Stadium, but the idea has been met with stiff resistance by local residents.

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Socceroos veteran doesn't want European dream to end

Mat Ryan is a proven goalkeeper who has been a Socceroos mainstay for years, but he is now without a club and looking to find a new home in Europe.

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Socceroos search for a hero as date with destiny looms

The Socceroos could be just one win away from securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, and the players are drawing on feats from the past to inspire them.

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Socceroos suffer big blow as star set for foot surgery

A number of big names are missing from the Socceroos squad for the huge World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

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City stars hungry to make their Socceroos mark

Marco Tilio and Kai Trewin are full of confidence after Melbourne City's A-League Men grand final triumph and ready to make their mark in the Socceroos camp.

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City star's Socceroos hopes ruined by fresh injury

Melbourne City dynamo Mathew Leckie battled through a busted nose to star in the A-League Men grand final but has had to give up a Socceroos squad spot.

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Who is Arthur Diles? Victory wildcard's unique journey

Arthur Diles has traced a unique journey to the top of the A-League Men competition and is ready to make more history with Melbourne Victory.

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Milanovic rolls dice on club move for World Cup glory

With a World Cup debut in a Socceroos shirt in sight, former Western Sydney ace Nicolas Milanovic says moving overseas is worth the risk.

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'50-50': Victory mull grand final call on injured stars

Melbourne Victory are yet to decide whether star Nishan Velupillay is fit enough to play in the A-League Men grand final, while other players push their case.

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'Unfinished business': Socceroos star seals Reds return

Socceroos winger Craig Goodwin may be one of Adelaide United's most decorated players, but he's returning for his fourth stint because of "unfinished business".

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Gauci eyeing breakthrough for Villa and Socceroos

Socceroos goalkeeper Joe Gauci is keen to wrap up World Cup qualification next month and push for more starts with Premier League side Aston Villa.

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