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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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

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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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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Socceroos eager to awaken their dormant 'monster'

The Socceroos are the team to lift Kusini Yengi out of his funk and reignite his career, says former club teammate Brandon Borrello.

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Forgotten Celtic man Tilio starting to believe at City

Socceroos winger Marco Tilio, on loan at Melbourne City from Celtic, is hitting form at the right time after a wretched run with form and injuries.

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Son of a gun called into Socceroos training squad

The 20-year-old son of Paul Okon has been called into the Socceroos' squad for a warm-weather training camp ahead of next month's crunch World Cup qualifiers.

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Socceroo Leckie living in the moment at City

Veteran Socceroos attacker Mathew Leckie is back fit for the A-League Men finals and adamant Melbourne City can barnstorm their way to silverware.

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Milanovic nears Socceroos after netting Scottish move

Nicolas Milanovic is set to be called into a Socceroos training squad after his season with the Wanderers paved the way for him to secure a move to Aberdeen.

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Luckless Socceroos striker Yengi cut by Portsmouth

Kusini Yengi's Socceroos future is up in the air after he was let go by English Championship club Portsmouth.

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Scorned celebrations give Tony Popovic reason to smile

Tony Popovic didn't mind when three of the A-League's best youngsters clipped him at being overlooked. Now the Socceroos boss has challenged them to back it up.

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The A-League ace ready to fill Irvine's big Roos shoes

Emerging midfielder Ryan Teague debuted for Australia in March, now he is backing himself to fill the immense void left by injured star Jackson Irvine.

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Circati gives Socceroos hope, Irvine to miss qualifiers

Influential midfielder Jackson Irvine has confirmed he will be unavailable due to foot surgery for the Socceroos' most-important World Cup qualifiers.

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Arzani pushes Socceroos case in Victory's finals chase

Daniel Arzani has copped criticism from the Socceroos coach in the past, but his performance on Anzac Day can only help his chances of getting back in the side.

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Teague fires Victory to ALM finals in win over Bulls

Melbourne Victory have sealed an A-League Men finals spot after Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague scored on return from injury in their 2-1 win over Macarthur.

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Irvine injury concern for crunch Socceroos qualifiers

Jackson Irvine could be forced to miss St Pauli's end to the Bundesliga season and the Socceroos' World Cup qualifiers with a foot injury.

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Popovic spray in past as rejuvenated Arzani kicks on

Melbourne Victory star Daniel Arzani is feeling confident heading into the pointy end of the A-League Men season and attributes that to his Socceroos return.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos prove hard to beat as quest to reach 2026 World Cup goes down to the wire

Australia’s fate remains in their own hands and will be decided in June’s international window against runaway leaders Japan and Saudi Arabia

AAP

Socceroos to embrace cut-throat Japan, Saudi clashes

Australia claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to close in on the 2026 tourney, but coach Tony Popovic wants more against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

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Socceroo Boyle eyes World Cup spot but not as vibes man

Injury meant Martin Boyle missed the 2022 World Cup, which has only fuelled his quest to help Australia to next year's tournament.

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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.

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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 China.

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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.

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