FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ News

Ultimate Guide: Get to know your 27-man September Socceroos squad

Australia's squad for September's Round 3 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has been revealed - containing a host of familiar faces, returning stars and potential debutants. As the squad assemble in Doha ahead of their opening fixture against China on September 2 (September 3 AEST), h

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'It's almost impossible': Mathew Leckie reveals Socceroos unavailability

Ahead of September's Socceroos camp, Mathew Leckie has shared the news that he has unfortunately declared himself unavailable for selection. With the squad for Australia's upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers set to be named this weekend, Leckie opened up on the logistical obst

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Socceroos to host China PR in Doha

The Socceroos will play China PR in Doha, Qatar next month as the team’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar (Final Round) fixtures get underway. Socceroos to commence FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar (Final Round)

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Ultimate Guide: Everything you need to know about September's Round 3 Qualifiers

The Socceroos' next step of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying is on the cards in early September - where every win takes us a step closer to the world stage. It's been a long qualification journey, but in the coming months it will be all to play for in the final phase of

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How Hrustic channelled Socceroos staff's 'energy' to star on starting debut

"René (Meulensteen) goes to me, 'You're going to tuck one in'… I was laughing and he's like, 'No, I'm being serious!'." After Ajdin Hrustic slammed home his first international goal with a stunning free-kick, he naturally pointed straight over towards the bench - at the coachi

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Fran Karacic 'looking forward' to promotion charge under Italian legend

After making his long-awaited international debut in June, Fran Karacic's attention has now turned back to club football - where his Brescia Calcio kick off their Serie B campaign this weekend. But before he looks to play his part in a promotion push, which begins away to Ter

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'We'll be ready': Arnold eager for Socceroos to pick up where they left off

Graham Arnold is confident that the Socceroos can overcome significant logistical challenges to pick up exactly where they left off in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying. Following a flawless second round of qualifying, which saw Australia register eight wins from eight ma

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'Coming along really well': Maty Ryan's injury update

While he admits it may go down to the wire, Socceroos goalkeeper Maty Ryan is determined to be fit for his nation's upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. With Australia set to commence their vital round three Asian Qualifiers in early September, Ryan is currently on the comebac

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Quiz: How many of the Socceroos' FIFA World Cup Qualifier opponents can you name?

Since our first FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign in 1965, we've travelled to almost every continent in the quest to qualify for the most prestigious event on the sporting calendar. Along the way we've faced 37 different nations, playing over 135 games in total. Ahead of

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Approaching Round 3: Australia's history in the final phase of Asian FIFA World Cup Qualifying

As the Socceroos prepare to begin their final phase of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying next month, re-live how Australia have fared at this stage over the years. Since joining the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in 2006, the Socceroos have successfully qualified for

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30 days to go: The Socceroos' 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey so far

There's not long to go until the Socceroos kick off their final stage of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying in early September. As the countdown ramps up, take a trip down memory lane to re-live our journey so far - starting all the way back in mid-2019. Austral

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What's next for the Socceroos?

With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Men's Football Tournament out of the way, attention now turns to the Socceroos' next step of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying. In a month's time, the qualification journey continues. With the likes of Harry Souttar, Riley McGree, Denis Gen

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Graham Arnold not expecting any 'surprises' following FIFA World Cup qualifying draw

Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold is confident his squad has what it takes to book their spot at a fifth-straight FIFA World Cup Finals, after Australia's opponents in the Asian Qualifiers final phase Group B were revealed this week. The Socceroos will take on Japan, Saudi A

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Ultimate Guide: Socceroos' FIFA World Cup Qualifying Qatar 2022 Final Group Stage

With the Socceroos' Asian Qualifiers Final Round group opponents now determined, the next step of our FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ journey has become clearer. Catch up on all of the latest information surrounding the qualifiers - set to kick off in September - now! Keep an ey

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Confirmed: The Socceroos' Asian Qualifiers Final Round Group

The Socceroos will take on Japan, Saudi Arabia, China PR, Oman, and Vietnam in the Final Round of AFC Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, after the draw for the Final Round was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The draw, conducted by AFC General