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Matthews injury adds to Socceroos' defensive woes

Talented young centre-back Hayden Matthews is out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury, striking another blow to the Socceroos' defensive stocks.

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'Draining': Socceroos hopeful reflects on China stint

New Sydney FC defender Alex Grant hopes he can catch the eye of Tony Popovic and reboot his career after an ill-fated stint in China.

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Clean sheet for Socceroos' Ryan in French debut

Mat Ryan has made a solid start for his new club Lens, keeping a clean sheet as he looks to make himself the Socceroos' No.1 once again.

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Victory hope win over Sydney can be a turning point

Midfielder Ryan Teague hopes a 2-0 win over Sydney FC can prove the key moment for Melbourne Victory to turn their A-League Men season around.

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Socceroos coach Popovic welcomes rise of young strikers

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is welcoming the rise of a new generation of strikers in Noah Botic, Thomas Waddingham and Archie Goodwin.

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Tony Popovic sets out elite expectations after settling into Socceroos hot seat

After a whirlwind start to his tenure the Australia coach cuts a relaxed figure even as storm clouds gather over his side’s World Cup aspirations

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Socceroos coach Popovic demands more from Arzani

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Daniel Arzani is a prime example of players who need to step up if Australia are to directly qualify for the World Cup.

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Socceroos defender Matthews closing in on overseas move

Hayden Matthews is poised to move to an overseas club, with Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay confirming the Socceroo will not be available against Melbourne Victory.

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Socceroos skipper Ryan seals Lens switch from Roma

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic will welcome skipper Maty Ryan sealing a move from Roma to Lens as the goalkeeper chases more playing minutes.

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Socceroos to cast net wide in bid to fill Souttar void

Uncapped Australian defender Nectar Triantis is looming as a possible option to cover for the loss of Harry Souttar.

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Jets naive in 3-1 ALM home loss to Bulls: coach

Made to accept a 3-1 loss, Newcastle coach Rob Stanton believes his side got what they deserved after underestimating an in-form Macarthur FC outfit.

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Socceroo Mabil released as Geria seals Japan move

Awer Mabil is a free agent after the Australian international was released by Grasshopper Club Zurich.

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Socceroo hopeful Hall sidelined with broken ankle

A-League Men leaders Auckland FC are bracing for a long stint without central defender Dan Hall after he broke his ankle in training.

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Socceroos aim to feel right at home for WC qualifier

With their hopes of direct World Cup qualification hanging in the balance, the Socceroos are eager to enjoy home comforts when they host Indonesia in Sydney.

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Aloisi backs Socceroos to seal direct World Cup spot

The Socceroos' hopes of direct World Cup qualification remain firmly in the balance but John Aloisi is confident they can get the job done.

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Socceroos continue to ride their luck as margin for error becomes razor thin

Australia have steadied the ship since Tony Popovic’s arrival but cannot keep relying on other results going their way in 2026 World Cup qualification

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Popovic draws breath after hectic start with Socceroos

Following four tense World Cup qualifiers, the last of which ended with Australia saving a match in Bahrain they should have won, Tony Popovic has time to plan.

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Momentous March awaits for Socceroos after 'crazy' draw

Australia have recovered from conceding two goals in two minutes to snatch a draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bahrain and stay second in the group.

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Degenek wants a crack at third World Cup with Socceroos

A fit-again Milos Degenek is bent on making up for lost time with the Socceroos, eyeing a return in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bahrain.

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Late bloomer Geria can dare to dream of big things

Socceroos late bloomer Jason Geria has slotted beautifully into Tony Popovic's defence and knows his form could attract attention from overseas clubs.

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Socceroos set to walk World Cup qualification tightrope

Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.

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Socceroos haunted by mediocrity before surviving late scare in Saudi stumble

Stalemate might have been worse but for last-gasp offside and return fixture now looks set to be a 2026 World Cup qualification shootout

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Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier

The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification still hanging in the balance.

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Socceroos seek to build on newfound momentum in crunch clash with Saudi Arabia

Australia have started to turn around their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign but now face familiar foes looking to launch their own revival

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Familiar foe Renard leads Saudis against Socceroos

A familiar foe to Australian football, new Saudi Arabia boss Herve Renard will attempt to bring the Socceroos undone in their huge World Cup qualifier.

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