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'Underdog' Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match

Oakland's three biggest professional sports franchises have all left but the 'underdog' city of the Bay Area appears the perfect match for the Socceroos.

Socceroos teenager Lucas Herrington reveals teammate’s advice ahead of FIFA World Cup

Teenage sensation Lucas Herrington will play without fear at the FIFA World Cup thanks largely to some sage advice from his fellow Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic hopes Donald Trump will attend World Cup match

Australia coach Tony Popovic says it would be "wonderful" if Donald Trump was in the stadium in Seattle when the Socceroos play the United States on June 19, saying the US president's presence would motivate his team.

Socceroos match times set for 2026 FIFA World Cup clashes with USA, Paraguay and European rival

The dates, times and venues for Tony Popovic’s team were confirmed on Saturday in Washington DC, the day after the draw for the 2026 event, which has pitted Australia against the USA, Paraguay and the winners of a European playoff — one of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo.

Socceroos beaten by Mexico

The Socceroos have fallen 1-0 to Mexico in a FIFA World Cup warm-up clash, with Cristian Volpato’s anticipated debut left on hold.

Cristian Volpato’s Socceroos debut on hold as World Cup squad announcement looms

More than 70,000 fans will pack out the Rose Bowl in California as the Socceroos take on World Cup co-hosts Mexico in a vital pre-tournament friendly a day out from their squad announcement.

Socceroos matches will return to Federation Square after state government intervenes

A decision not to screen Socceroos matches at Federation Square has sparked widespread backlash, with the side's ex-captain accusing organisers of missing a key opportunity to unite fans. Melbourne's top civic space has long been a focal point for major sporting events, drawing thousands for live screenings during the FIFA World Cup.
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Socceroos to donate part of match fees to humanitarian efforts in Gaza

The Socceroos' donation will be a five-figure sum and will be made through the Professional Footballers Australia Footballers' TrustProfimedia Australia will donate part of their match fees from a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Palestine in Kuwait City ...

The five best Socceroos to pick in SuperCoach WC26 ranked

Tony Popovic has locked in his 26-man squad for the World Cup. Now it’s over to you to consider which Socceroos will make your SuperCoach WC26 team. Australia has been drawn into a tricky group which features four countries ranked in the world’s top 40. The easy option would be to get patriotic and pick a team full of Socceroos in SuperCoach.