FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ News

Sainsbury: Why Saudi match-up is significant for the Socceroos

After a disappointing result on Thursday evening, Trent Sainsbury is adamant the Socceroos will bounce back against Saudi Arabia this coming Wednesday. Losing to Japan on Thursday after back-to-back late strikes from Kaoru Mitoma meant that it was impossible for the Socceroos

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Bailey Wright to join Socceroos’ squad in Saudi Arabia

Sunderland defender Bailey Wright will link with the Socceroos in Jeddah this evening as Australia Head Coach Graham Arnold adds a further defensive option to his squad for Tuesday’s clash with Saudi Arabia at King Abdullah Sports City. With Rhyan Grant and Milos Degenek havin

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How To Watch: Socceroos v Japan

The Socceroos are set to face Japan in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Stadium Australia on Thursday evening. It's a must-win for the Socceroos on Thursday night as they face a hardened Japanese side in Sydney, and it will yet again be broadcast live and free

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‘We are ready’: How Maclaren feels Socceroos can overcome Japan

As the Socceroos ramp up preparations for Australia’s crucial clash with Japan at Stadium Australia on Thursday night, Jamie Maclaren has given an insight into camp. In one of the biggest games the team has played since joining the Asian confederation, the Socceroos host Japa

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Tilio excited by energetic Australian camp

Ahead of a possible second appearance for the Socceroos on Thursday evening against Japan, Marco Tilio is loving the opportunity to be back in national team camp. At just 20 years of age, Marco Tilio is one of Australia's brightest prospects and the creative attacking midfiel

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Match Preview: Socceroos v Japan

The Socceroos will look to capitalise on the home crowd advantage on Thursday night (March 24) as the Socceroos face Japan at home for the first time in five years.

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'The bigger the challenge, the greater the triumph': Ryan ready for Japan challenge

Mat Ryan was only a young boy when he was thrusted into first-team for his competitive debut for Central Coast Mariners back in August of 2010. Before making his Socceroos debut in 2012, the young shot-stopper had idolized his childhood hero of Mark Schwarzer and now the nearl

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Wilkinson & McGowan to join Socceroos in Sydney & Jeddah as Rowles & Rogic are ruled out

The Socceroos’ squad for this month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualification fixtures against Japan (home) and Saudi Arabia (away) has been updated further. Defender Kye Rowles has been ruled out of the window after he tested positive to COVID-19 prior to arriving in camp,

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Folami & Dougall called up to Socceroos with Goodwin & Irvine ruled out

Football Australia has today advised of changes to the Socceroos’ squad for Australia’s forthcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualification fixtures against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Adelaide United attacker Craig Goodwin has been ruled out of the squad after he was deemed to b

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‘You dream of these moments’: D’Agostino relishing maiden Socceroos call-up

Having impressed at youth level with the Olyroos, in-form Melbourne Victory striker Nick D’Agostino is relishing his call-up with the Green and Gold at senior level. D’Agostino is enjoying a strong season in the A-League Men’s with seven goals in 14 games, as well as two goal

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WATCH: Bruno Fornaroli's first interview after shock Socceroos call-up

Socceroos fans, it's time to talk about Bruno.

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Fresh faces & experienced Socceroos named as Australia gets set for Japan and Jeddah

Twenty-seven players hailing from clubs in Australia, Scotland, Saudi Arabia, United States of America, Japan, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Turkey, Denmark, Spain, and Netherlands, will unite for Australia this month as the Socceroos take on Japan (home) and Saudi Arabia (awa

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WATCH: Graham Arnold announces Socceroos squad for Japan and Saudi Arabia

Australia's huge FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia are right around the corner, and at 11am AEDT on Thursday, March 17, Graham Arnold will name his squad set to take part. Tune in to the Socceroos Head Coach's full press conference live or on demand via

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Socceroos squad set to be announced as Japanese press prepare to descend on Sydney

Football Australia’s preparations for next week’s key FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ AFC Asian qualifier against Japan at Stadium Australia in Sydney will ramp up this week, with several key milestones on the road to the encounter set to take place. Tomorrow, the Socceroos’ squad

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‘I like to think I'm a player for a big game’: Hrustic eyeing key role against Japan

As the Socceroos gear up for a mammoth clash at Stadium Australia on March 24, Ajdin Hrustic is hoping to fulfill a childhood dream. After impressing with his finely-tuned technical skills, eye for defence-splitting passes and dead-ball ability, Hrustic has quickly become a k