FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ News

Match Preview: Socceroos v Kuwait

The wait is finally over.

The equation: how the Socceroos can progress to next round of World Cup qualifying

The Socceroos are in the box seat to progress to the third round of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ qualifying - but in a competitive Group B there's no such thing as a certainty heading into four highly-anticipated fixtures taking place in Kuwait this month. The objective is simp

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Trophy-laden club season gives Degenek impetus to hunt Socceroos silverware

Miloš Degenek has become accustomed to the sensation of lifting trophies with club side Red Star Belgrade. So much so, that the in-form defender is eager to win "another one, and another one, and another one" ...

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Behich: 'family-type culture' helping young and old blend seamlessly in Socceroos camp

Socceroos fullback Aziz Behich says the familial culture fostered in Graham Arnold's camps is helping the younger players aspiring to earn their first international caps to feel at home in the 31-man squad. Arnold called seven potential debutants into his squad which ventured

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How to watch: Socceroos Insider - Kuwait Match Preview Show!

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Gallery: Socceroos' first training session in Kuwait

Check out some snaps from Socceroos camp after the squad completed their first training session in Kuwait ahead of their FIFA World Cup Qualifier on Friday morning (AEST). Graham Arnold’s 31-man squad recently touched down in Kuwait ahead of their upcoming FIFA World Cup Quali

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New-look Socceroos 'starting from scratch' as Arnold targets four wins from four in Kuwait

Australia's perfect start to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ qualifying is ancient history, as far as Graham Arnold is concerned. Instead the Socceroos boss prefers to focus on the now, with four games ahead between June 4-16 (AEST) that will be crucial to carrying on the work st

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Up front, or out wide? Leckie ready to 'help the team in both positions'

Whether deployed as a striker or winger by head coach Graham Arnold, Matthew Leckie is prepared to give his all for the Socceroos in Australia's four upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ qualifiers in Kuwait. Throughout a decade of club football in Germany, the 30-year-old for

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Socceroos call-up offers 'a massive learning experience' to young gun Genreau

Rising midfield ace Denis Genreau says he's eager to learn all he can from a star-studded Socceroos group after linking up with Graham Arnold's squad ahead of Australia's upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ qualification run. Genreau has excelled for A-League side Macarthur F

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Irvine feeling 'fit and refreshed' ahead of Socceroos' hectic schedule

While Jackson Irvine is relishing being back on the international stage, he is not underestimating the importance of the next few matches for Australia as its FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign resumes. Speaking to Socceroos.com.au from the Australia’s hub in the United Arab E

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Boyle eager to make up for lost time in Green and Gold

Martin Boyle is back in Socceroos camp and eager to add to his four international caps as he puts an injury and COVID-19-ravaged couple of years behind him. After recovering from a debilitating knee injury sustained ahead of the 2019 Asian Cup, the impacts of coronavirus meant

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Experienced Sainsbury sets his sights on Socceroos half-century

Trent Sainsbury is treasuring the environment in Socceroos camp and revealed how he has his sights set on bringing up 50 international caps during Australia's upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Kuwait. Sainsbury joined Fox Sports’ Michael Zappone and Archie Thompson from th

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Kick-off times adjusted for Socceroos' June FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed an updated match schedule for the upcoming Group B FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ Qualifiers set to take place in Kuwait. The alterations arrive due to the unavailability of a second stadium (Kuwait Sports Club Stadium),

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Maty Ryan eager to pass on his simple secret to success

As Maty Ryan reflects on his journey through football so far, one key trait stands out: self-belief. It may sound simple, but the Socceroos goalkeeper's experiences for club and country - from a baptism of fire at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil to his most recent dream stint wi

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Gallery: Socceroos show out in new kit ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ Qualifiers

After arriving in the Middle East to join the Socceroos camp this week, members of Graham Arnold's 31-player squad fronted the cameras adorned in the new-look Green and Gold jersey to be worn by the men's national team for the first time on June 4 (AEST). See all the best shot