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Wave of Socceroo fans lifts players

An estimated 15,000 Socceroo fans are in Cuiaba for Australia’s opening World Cup clash with Chile, and coach Ange Postecoglou has hailed their raucous support on the eve of the clash at the Arena Pantanal.

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Rasic relives '74 campaign

After qualifying for their maiden FIFA World Cup campaign in 1974, the Socceroos lead by coach Rale Rasic were written off as mearly cannon fodder for the World's best.

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Langerak backs Germany for WC success

Likely to be watching from the sidelines as Mat Ryan starts in goal for Australia at the World Cup Mitch Langerak is nevertheless set for a busy time in Brazil, where he will be cheering on both the Socceroos and his 'other' team-mates.