Australia World Cup squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more
6 years, 9 months ago

Australia World Cup squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following Australia’s lengthy World Cup qualifying campaign, Ange Postecoglou resigned as the Socceroo head coach after his four-year tenure had taken its toll on him “both personally and professionally.” Postecoglou was replaced in January by former Saudi Arabi, Netherlands and Borussia Dortmund manager, Bert van Marwijk, who was appointed on a short-term basis and will make way for Graham Arnold after the World Cup. “He’s 38 and maybe one of the best-ever players for Australia.” Mile Jedinak: Australia’s captain scored ten goals in the qualifying rounds and became the first Crystal Palace player to score at a World Cup when he scored from the spot against the Netherlands four years ago in Brazil. Tim Cahill scored the winning goal that helped Australia along the way to World Cup qualification One to watch Jamie Maclaren: Originally left out of the provisional 26-man squad, Jamie Maclaren was called up by van Marwijk after Tomi Juric picked up an injury and impressed when he came off the bench in a recent 4-0 win against Czech Republic. Odds on winning the World Cup: 500/1 Squad Goalkeepers: Brad Jones, Mat Ryan, Danny Vukovic Defenders: Aziz Behich, Milos Degenek, Matthew Jurman, James Meredith, Josh Risdon, Trent Sainsbury Midfielders: Jackson Irvine, Mile Jedinak, Robbie Kruse, Massimo Luongo, Mark Milligan, Aaron Mooy, Tom Rogic, Tim Cahill Forwards: Daniel Arzani, Tomi Juric, Mathew Leckie, Andrew Nabbout, Dimitri Petratos, Jamie Maclaren

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Australia squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Three uncapped centre backs called up for matches against Indonesia, China
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Australia squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Three uncapped centre backs called up for matches against Indonesia, China

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Popovic named six uncapped players, including three central defenders, in his 26-man squad for this month’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China on Friday. The Socceroos need to beat the Indonesians in Sydney next Thursday and China in Hangzhou five days later to stay in the hunt for the second automatic ticket to the …

Socceroos plagued with age-old striking woes after misfiring World Cup qualification window
4 months, 1 week ago

Socceroos plagued with age-old striking woes after misfiring World Cup qualification window

ABC  

The Socceroos had a golden chance to stamp their authority on their World Cup qualification group this November window. It's a log jam that nobody seems able to break away from, with Saudi Arabia's shock defeat against Indonesia in Jakarta earlier on Wednesday ensuring that every team has at least one victory to their name in Group C. "Everyone's finding …

Socceroos draw 0-0 with Indonesia as hopes of direct World Cup qualification for Australia start to fade
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Socceroos draw 0-0 with Indonesia as hopes of direct World Cup qualification for Australia start to fade

ABC  

Nestory Irankunda will head back to Bayern Munich determined to quickly improve so he can "dominate" World Cup qualifying and salvage the Socceroos' flagging campaign. "Obviously I had my chances, created chances as well, was unlucky to get subbed off a bit early but that's just how football is and I'm pretty happy with my performance, honestly. "Hopefully I can …

Australia held to 0-0 draw by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying and China loses to Saudi Arabia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia held to 0-0 draw by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying and China loses to Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Australia’s stuttering start to the third round of World Cup qualifying hit another bump Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Indonesia in Jakarta. The result follows a 1-0 loss at home to Bahrain last week and leaves the Socceroos still without a goal in Group C as they aim for a sixth successive World Cup appearance. China …

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia grouped together in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying
9 months ago

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia grouped together in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia will face each other in the third round of Asia’s World Cup qualification for a third cycle in a row following Thursday’s draw in Kuala Lumpur. The top two from each of the three groups of six will qualify for the World Cup, while the six teams that finish third and …

Socceroos receive World Cup qualification boost after away leg against Lebanon moved to Canberra because of Middle East conflict
1 year ago

Socceroos receive World Cup qualification boost after away leg against Lebanon moved to Canberra because of Middle East conflict

Daily Mail  

The Socceroos have been given an extra leg-up in their World Cup qualification campaign after their away clash with Lebanon was moved to Canberra. Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has been handed a boost with the Lebanon away match being moved to Canberra The Socceroos now have a golden chance to secure passage to the final stage of World Cup qualification …

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying: Behich
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying: Behich

The Hindu  

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying in the Asia groups and avoid another tricky route to the 2026 finals in North America after needing to grind to reach Qatar and Russia, defender Aziz Behich said. The expanded 48-team World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico means Asia will have eight teams able to qualify directly in 2026, …

Australia must reach for the stars, says Arnold
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia must reach for the stars, says Arnold

The Hindu  

Australia coach Graham Arnold hopes to harness the confidence boost his side received from their successful showing at last year’s World Cup when the Socceroos launch their bid to reclaim the Asian Cup title in Qatar in January. Arnold steered his team to the last 16 when the World Cup was hosted by the Qataris and he is now aiming …

Socceroos celebrate homecoming with 3-1 victory over Ecuador in Sydney
2 years ago

Socceroos celebrate homecoming with 3-1 victory over Ecuador in Sydney

ABC  

The Socceroos have drawn a line under their World Cup exploits and given a glimpse of the potentially bright future that awaits them with an impressive 3-1 win over Ecuador. Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has spoken of wanting to use last year's round-of-16 World Cup exit as a springboard towards the 2026 tournament. But the real moment of excitement came …

Socceroos given a hero's welcome as they land back in Australia
2 years, 3 months ago

Socceroos given a hero's welcome as they land back in Australia

Daily Mail  

A number of Socceroos players returned to Australia on Monday night after their exhilarating World Cup run came to an end against Argentina. The Socceroos skipper was among a number of players landing at Sydney Airport Garang Kuol also touched down in the New South Wales capital on Monday night The 18-year-old posed for pictures with fans after he returned …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar: What’s next for Australia after exit?
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar: What’s next for Australia after exit?

The Hindu  

Australia’s World Cup adventure came to an end against a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina. “Everyone said before we came here we were the worst Socceroo team ever to qualify for a World Cup, but that’s gone now,” said coach Graham Arnold. Garang Kuol, at 18 years and 79 days, became the youngest player to appear in a World Cup knockout match …

World Cup recap, day 11: Australia, Argentina make knockout stage
2 years, 3 months ago

World Cup recap, day 11: Australia, Argentina make knockout stage

Al Jazeera  

There was celebration and disappointment aplenty on Wednesday as Australia beat Denmark 1-0 and Argentina won 2-0 against Poland. Day 11 of the World Cup in Doha saw wild celebrations as Australia made it to the tournament’s knockout stage for the first time since 2006, while Argentina cruised into the knockout round with a comfortable win over Poland. A goal …

Australia World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia did not exactly cruise through Asian qualifying …

Fans take to social media to hail Australia after they upset the odds to beat Denmark
2 years, 3 months ago

Fans take to social media to hail Australia after they upset the odds to beat Denmark

Daily Mail  

Football fans have hailed Australia as they pulled off one of the biggest surprises at the World Cup so far, by progressing to the last sixteen ahead of Denmark. Matthew Leckie celebrates the goal that sent Australia through to the last sixteen in Qatar Players and staff are jubilant as they cause an upset in Group C beating Denmark to …

Fifa World Cup: Australia beat Denmark reach Round of 16, Tunisia shock FRA
2 years, 3 months ago

Fifa World Cup: Australia beat Denmark reach Round of 16, Tunisia shock FRA

Business Standard  

Fifa World Cup Highlights: AUS vs DEN, FRA vs TUN Historic day for Australia as they qualified for the Round of 16 for only the second time in their World Cup history. Tunisia shocked France 1-0 Australia vs Denmark It is awinner takes it all in the Group D clash between Australia and Denmark at the Al Janoub Stadium in …

Startling new details show how hard Australia had to fight to save their 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Startling new details show how hard Australia had to fight to save their 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup

Daily Mail  

The Socceroos have always had a reputation for playing physical, relentless football - but new details have revealed just how hard they had to work to save their World Cup in the 1-0 win against Tunisia. Mat Ryan makes a flying save as Harry Souttar defends against Tunisian Taha Yessine Khennissi late in the match After Mitchell Duke's wonder header …

Socceroos skipper Mat Ryan 'hungry for more' ahead of crucial clash with Denmark
2 years, 4 months ago

Socceroos skipper Mat Ryan 'hungry for more' ahead of crucial clash with Denmark

Daily Mail  

Mat Ryan isn't dining out on his new-found status as the third Socceroos captain to win a game at a World Cup. Ryan joined Mark Viduka and Lucas Neill as Australians to captain the Socceroos to victory at the cup finals after Australia's 1-0 win against Tunisia in Qatar on Saturday. Mat Ryan became only the third player to captain …

Duke header gives Australia vital 1-0 win over Tunisia
2 years, 4 months ago

Duke header gives Australia vital 1-0 win over Tunisia

The Hindu  

A Mitch Duke header gave Australia its first World Cup victory in 12 years with a 1-0 win over Tunisia in a hard-fought contest on Saturday that kept alive its hopes of progressing from Group D. Target man Duke scored in the 23rd minute with a glancing header that flew past keeper Aymen Dahmen’s despairing dive, and the Socceroos then …

Australia boost qualification chances with 1-0 win over Tunisia
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia boost qualification chances with 1-0 win over Tunisia

Al Jazeera  

Mitchell Duke’s clinical header in the first half helped secure three points for the Socceroos. A spirited Australian side has defeated Tunisia 1-0 in their second Qatar World Cup match, with Mitchell Duke’s smart finish in the first half being the decisive factor in the highly competitive clash. The result at Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday keeps Australia’s hopes of …

Socceroos greats slam Australia's tactics after heavy defeat to France at FIFA World Cup in Qatar
2 years, 4 months ago

Socceroos greats slam Australia's tactics after heavy defeat to France at FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Daily Mail  

Australia's strategy and lack of grit in their humbling opening defeat by France at the World Cup have been criticised by Socceroos legends, who claim the Aussies 'weren't in the game' after scoring first. Les Bleus' class, however, eventually shone through as Adrien Rabiot and Olivier Giroud turned the game around completely within four minutes, while Kylian Mbappe and Antoine …

World Cup 2022: France vs Australia match preview
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup 2022: France vs Australia match preview

Al Jazeera  

The current champions seem confident that they can overcome the well-drilled and pragmatic Australian team. Who: France vs Australia, Group D Where: Al Janoub Stadium When: Tuesday, November 22 at 22:00 AST, 19:00 GMT FIFA ranking: France, Australia Defending champions France are clear favourites to beat Australia on Tuesday despite losing several key players through injury. The two teams met …

World Cup: Australia stars take their minds off daunting France clash as they train with volunteers
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup: Australia stars take their minds off daunting France clash as they train with volunteers

Daily Mail  

Australia may have a mountain to climb against France next week, but they showed no sign of stress as a quarter of Socceroos kicked back with local volunteers in Doha. Socceroos hero Tim Cahill has been in and around the camp at the Aspire Academy in Doha, helping the team prepare for their three group games starting next Tuesday local …

Socceroos release squad numbers for World Cup but keep fans in the dark about side vs France
2 years, 4 months ago

Socceroos release squad numbers for World Cup but keep fans in the dark about side vs France

Daily Mail  

Graham Arnold is giving nothing away ahead of France clash on November 23 Squad numbers for Socceroos ahead of World Cup in Qatar have been released Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has released the squad numbers of his players ahead of the World Cup - but exactly who will start in their group opener against France remains a mystery. Socceroos coach …

World Cup 2022 Group D guide: France’s high press, Denmark’s inverted wingers and an Australian giant
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup 2022 Group D guide: France’s high press, Denmark’s inverted wingers and an Australian giant

New York Times  

How will France set up under Didier Deschamps? You can read Group A, Group B and Group C here, and groups E to H will be published later this week… Australia Manager: Graham Arnold Captain: Maty Ryan Qualifying record: P12 W6 D3 L3 GF17 GA10 2018 World Cup: Group stages Average age of squad in qualifying: 28 years, six months …

Australia squad, FIFA World Cup 2022: Kuol, Cummings make cut; Sainsbury misses out
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia squad, FIFA World Cup 2022: Kuol, Cummings make cut; Sainsbury misses out

The Hindu  

Forwards Garang Kuol and former Scotland international Jason Cummings were included in Australia’s squad for the World Cup on Tuesday but experienced central defender Trent Sainsbury was a surprise omission. READ | Australia Qatar schedule, preview, team news, when, where to watch Apart from when Tim Cahill was on the pitch, goals have always been hard to come by for …

Can Australia exceed tempered expectations at the World Cup?
2 years, 4 months ago

Can Australia exceed tempered expectations at the World Cup?

Al Jazeera  

The Socceroos qualified for their fifth consecutive World Cup, but face an uphill battle in Group D. Previous World Cup appearances: 1974, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 Titles: 0 Best finish: Round of 16 World Cup record: W2 D2 L10 Goals: 13 Biggest win: 3-1 vs Japan Player to watch: Ajdin Hrustic Current ranking: 38 Fixtures: France, Tunisia, Denmark Australians traditionally …

World Cup 2022: When is Australia playing in Qatar, preview, team news, when, where to watch
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup 2022: When is Australia playing in Qatar, preview, team news, when, where to watch

The Hindu  

There was a big song and dance about how Australia scraped into the World Cup. With so much focus on Redmayne’s routine in the last-ditch intercontinental playoff, two important elements of that victory following a game that finished 0-0 were overshadowed: Australia earned a place in football’s marquee event for the fifth consecutive time, and did it by playing 80% …

Socceroos rated world's sixth-best football nation in shock study - ahead of France and Argentina
2 years, 4 months ago

Socceroos rated world's sixth-best football nation in shock study - ahead of France and Argentina

Daily Mail  

Australia has won OFC Nations Cup on four occasions, also the 2015 Asian Cup Left-field ranking system was based on national teams with the most trophies Football powerhouses Argentina and France were below Aussies Bizarre football ranking system saw New Zealand in third spot, Australia in 6th With the World Cup in Qatar just 17 days away, the Socceroos have …

As the Rugby League World Cup heats up, there's a hidden danger in Australia's pointscoring romps
2 years, 4 months ago

As the Rugby League World Cup heats up, there's a hidden danger in Australia's pointscoring romps

ABC  

As Australia has cruised through the group stages of the Rugby League World Cup, it has been easy to think the Kangaroos are on an unstoppable march to yet another title. The search for meaning among the blowouts Photo shows A shot looking across field as an Australian rugby league player runs in to score nearest the camera, and Italian …

Rugby League World Cup: Australian Kangaroos beat Italy 66-6 in St Helens to top Group B
2 years, 5 months ago

Rugby League World Cup: Australian Kangaroos beat Italy 66-6 in St Helens to top Group B

ABC  

The Kangaroos have scored a comfortable win over Italy in their final pool match as they advanced to the quarter-finals of the Rugby League World Cup. The question as to who will be Mal Meninga's half-back is no closer to being answered as Nathan Cleary and Daly Cherry-Evans played out a stalemate in Australia's 66-6 win over Italy. Wingers Murray …

What happened to the Socceroos who last won a World Cup game?
2 years, 5 months ago

What happened to the Socceroos who last won a World Cup game?

Daily Mail  

Australia may have become regular guests at the World Cup, but wins on the biggest stage of all have proved very hard to come by for the Socceroos. Tim Cahill celebrates with Lucas Neill after scoring the opening goal in Australia's 2-1 win over Serbia in the final round of games in Group D at the 2010 World Cup It's …

Socceroos beat New Zealand by two goals in final football friendly ahead of 2022 World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

Socceroos beat New Zealand by two goals in final football friendly ahead of 2022 World Cup

Daily Mail  

The Socceroos will head to the World Cup as winners after a youthful side overcame New Zealand 2-0 in their final friendly ahead of Qatar. Socceroos striker Jason Cummins scored on debut against New Zealand at Eden Park on Sunday afternoon Riley McGree of Australia tackles Matt Carbett of New Zealand in the friendly match With Thursday night's XI that …

Australia beats NZ 2-0 in skipper Winston Reid’s final match
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia beats NZ 2-0 in skipper Winston Reid’s final match

The Hindu  

Australia completed its World Cup warmup matches with a 2-0 win over New Zealand on Sunday, for its second win against the All Whites in a week. Substitute forward Jason Cummings then converted a penalty in the 80th minute after an eye-catching run by 18-year-old Garang Kuol led to New Zealand midfielder Liberato Cacace being penalized for a handball. The …

Mbappe stars for France; wins for Croats, Dutch and Belgians
2 years, 6 months ago

Mbappe stars for France; wins for Croats, Dutch and Belgians

Associated Press  

PARIS — Kylian Mbappe added another fine solo goal to his collection and Olivier Giroud moved closer to France’s scoring record as the defending World Cup champions beat Austria 2-0 in the Nations League on Thursday. Mbappe skipped past three defenders before drilling in his 28th international goal in the 56th minute, before Giroud celebrated his recall by heading powerfully …

Australia 1-0 New Zealand: Socceroos win final home game before World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia 1-0 New Zealand: Socceroos win final home game before World Cup

Daily Mail  

A long-range rocket from Awer Mabil was the bright spot as the Socceroos beat New Zealand 1-0 in their World Cup farewell in Brisbane. A staggering 11 years since the teams last meeting, it was Australia's first game since qualifying for the World Cup and last on home soil before the Qatar showpiece in November. The Socceroos bid farewell to …

UAE 1-2 Australia: Ajdin Hrustic's 84th-minute winner keeps Socceroos' World Cup dreams alive
2 years, 9 months ago

UAE 1-2 Australia: Ajdin Hrustic's 84th-minute winner keeps Socceroos' World Cup dreams alive

Daily Mail  

Australia will take on Peru next week for a place at November's World Cup finals after beating the United Arab Emirates 2-1 on Tuesday in Asia's final eliminator for Qatar 2022. Defender Ali Salmeen deflected Ajdin Hrustic's volley past Khaled Eisa with six minutes remaining at Al Rayyan's Ahmad bin Ali Stadium to keep alive Australia's hopes of qualifying for …

Socceroos stage a comeback to beat Jordan in friendly
2 years, 9 months ago

Socceroos stage a comeback to beat Jordan in friendly

Daily Mail  

It might have only been a friendly but the Socceroos have given themselves a very valuable confidence boost with a 2-1 win over Jordan ahead of a World Cup qualifying clash against the UAE next week. The win is just Australia's second from their past eight games and gave coach Graham Arnold plenty to ponder heading into Tuesday's clash with …

Australia names 29-man squad for final World Cup qualifiers
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia names 29-man squad for final World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Two players who achieved recent European club honors were among a squad of 29 named by Socceroos coach Graham Arnold on May 28 for Australia's final World Cup qualifying campaign in Qatar in June. The players are set to arrive in Qatar's capital Doha over the next three days as Australia attempts to qualify for a fifth consecutive World Cup. …

World Cup: Australia to face France, Denmark and Tunisia if they win UAE and Peru qualifier playoffs
2 years, 11 months ago

World Cup: Australia to face France, Denmark and Tunisia if they win UAE and Peru qualifier playoffs

Daily Mail  

Australia could face France, Denmark and Tunisia at the 2022 World Cup if they navigate their way past United Arab Emirates and Peru in qualifying playoffs over the summer, Friday's draw has confirmed. Australia have discovered their potential opponents at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar The Socceroos could join a group containing world champions France at the tournament To …

Tim Cahill gives his explanation for the Socceroos' disastrous World Cup qualifying campaign
2 years, 11 months ago

Tim Cahill gives his explanation for the Socceroos' disastrous World Cup qualifying campaign

Daily Mail  

Australia's failure to secure automatic qualification for the 2022 World Cup is the result of a poor national set-up and a group players sorely lacking experience at the highest level of the game, according to Tim Cahill. Tim Cahill believes Australia lacks players with international experience and quality 'I think we can’t be short sighted,' the former Everton midfielder told …

Socceroos on the brink of missing the World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Saudi Arabia
3 years ago

Socceroos on the brink of missing the World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

Graham Arnold's tenure as coach of the Socceroos is hanging by a thread after losing 1-0 to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday morning. A penalty from Salem Al-Dawsari in the 65th minute was the difference between the two sides in Jeddah, with Australia to next face the UAE on June 7 in a winner takes all World Cup qualifying match in …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Australian coach Graham Arnold tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of must-win qualifying games
3 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Australian coach Graham Arnold tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of must-win qualifying games

The Hindu  

Australia head coach Graham Arnold has tested positive to COVID-19 as he was preparing to join the Socceroos camp for two must-win FIFA World Cup qualifying matches over the next two weeks. Football Australia on Friday said Arnold returned the positive result after following national team protocols and undergoing a test on Thursday ahead of his planned arrival into camp …

Skipper Maya Yoshida back, no Takehiro Tomiyasu as Japan look to seal World Cup spot
3 years ago

Skipper Maya Yoshida back, no Takehiro Tomiyasu as Japan look to seal World Cup spot

Firstpost  

Japan can book their place at a seventh straight World Cup by beating the Socceroos in Sydney on 24 March, having recovered from a dreadful start to the qualifying campaign for Qatar 2022. Tokyo, Japan: Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu told his players to finish the job and clinch qualification for the World Cup after naming his squad Wednesday for next …

FIFA World Cup qualifying: Former Australia boss Postecoglou says development has stalled
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup qualifying: Former Australia boss Postecoglou says development has stalled

The Hindu  

Australia has failed to keep up with improvements in Asian football and fans should be disappointed if the 'Socceroos' fail to qualify for the World Cup, former coach Ange Postecoglou said. Celtic manager Postecoglou, who guided Australia to qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, said the Socceroos had not maintained standards through the World Cup cycle. "The four …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Record-breaking Australia set their sights on Japan
3 years, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Record-breaking Australia set their sights on Japan

Firstpost  

Australia became the first team to win 11 games on the trot in the same World Cup qualifying campaign after beating Oman 3-1 in Qatar Sydney: Australia coach Graham Arnold says his only focus is next week’s clash with Japan after the Socceroos became the first team to win 11 games in a row in the same World Cup qualifying …

Australia reaches next round of FIFA World Cup qualifying with Nepal win
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia reaches next round of FIFA World Cup qualifying with Nepal win

The Hindu  

Australia became the fourth Asian team to advance to the third stage of World Cup qualifying after beating Nepal 3-0 on Friday. “We will have to be at our best but we will be ready.” Iran thrashed Cambodia 10-0 but will still have to win against Group C leader Iraq — which defeated Hong Kong 1-0 to stay two points …

Australia eases past Kuwait to maintain perfect record
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia eases past Kuwait to maintain perfect record

The Hindu  

Mathew Leckie and Jackson Irvine sent Australia on its way to a 3-0 win over Kuwait on Thursday as Graham Arnold's side took a huge stride towards booking its place in the third phase of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup. In Group C, Iran notched up a 3-1 win over Hong Kong but remains in third on …

Australia resumes World Cup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia resumes World Cup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait

The Hindu  

Australia resumed its World Cup qualifying campaign after a break of 19 months to defeat Kuwait 3-0 on Thursday and maintain its perfect record in Group B of Asia's second round. “We have to keep performing in the same way to achieve our goal of reaching the next stage.” With Thailand drawing 2-2 with Indonesia in Group G, UAE moved …

On this day in 2015: Australia lifts World Cup for fifth time
5 years ago

On this day in 2015: Australia lifts World Cup for fifth time

The Hindu  

Australia knows how to win. They always wanted to bowl or wanted to bat in that big tournament, and I guess I was lucky enough to grow up in a team that had six, seven, eight of those players that wanted the ball, that wanted the bat on that stage.” In Melbourne, before a crowd of of 93,013, an Australian …

Rugby World Cup 2019 preview: England v Australia
5 years, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019 preview: England v Australia

The Hindu  

Australia may have lost six successive matches to England, but Michael Cheika insisted "the fear inside us is dead" ahead of its Rugby World Cup quarterfinal. Joe Schmidt's team may have beaten two-time reigning champion New Zealand in two of its previous three meetings, but Ireland has a rotten record in World Cup quarterfinals. Host Japan faces South Africa — …

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