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‘I'm very honoured’: Ruon Tongyik credits dream Socceroos call-up to club form

Ruon Tongyik has credited his outstanding A-League season and subsequent Socceroos call-up to his teammates and staff at the Central Coast Mariners. The 24-year-old's inclusion in Graham Arnold’s 31-man squad bound for June's four FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Kuwait is just re

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The Championship transformation that has built Harry Souttar for the Socceroos

As the Socceroos prepare for their first match in almost 18 months, defender Harry Souttar reflected on what he has learned playing in the 'world's toughest league' during that time. A lot has changed since fans last witnessed the towering centre back represent Australia in O

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The 'very intense, long' experience McGree credits for Socceroos call-up

Following a breakout season in the English Championship with Birmingham City, Riley McGree is ready to win his first senior international cap. McGree, who was an unused substitute for two Socceroos World Cup qualifiers in 2017, played 15 times for Birmingham after joining the

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Win a signed Socceroos jersey by joining the Socceroos Fans Watch Party!

The Socceroos return to the pitch on June 4 (5am AEST) against Kuwait and we are giving you the opportunity to join our exclusive Zoom watch party, which will earn you a chance to win a signed jersey from the squad. 70 lucky Socceroos fans will have the opportunity to cheer on

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Ultimate Guide: Get to know your 31-man Socceroos squad

Following the announcement of the first Socceroos squad in 18 months, here is your opportunity to learn more about the 31 players bound for Kuwait as Australia's FIFA World Cup qualifying journey finally resumes. The latest Socceroos squad is a blend of experience and young t

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'They thought I made a mistake': Ruon Tongyik's heartwarming reaction to first Socceroos call-up

When Ruon Tongyik received notice of his first call-up for the Socceroos, he and his club both couldn't quite believe what they were hearing. The 24-year-old centre-back, who previously represented the Australia U-23's back in 2018, has been an integral figure in the fairytal

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Gallery: The Socceroos' first training session after returning to camp

After an 18 month absence, the Socceroos have now returned to camp and are ready to hit the ground running as they prepare for a hectic run of fixtures in early June. View the best shots from training session #1 in the gallery above! Graham Arnold has named a 31-man squad

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31 players bound for Kuwait as Socceroos seek to seal top spot in Group B

Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold today named the 31 players selected to represent Australia in the Middle East throughout May and June, as the nation’s quest to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ edges closer to a restart. The Socceroos commenced their path to next y

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Talking Points: Seven potential Socceroos debuts for June

With 31 players between the ages of 21 to 36, plying their trade in 17 leagues around the world, there are plenty of talking points that arise out of the squad set to make the Socceroos’ long-awaited return to the international stage. Head Coach Graham Arnold this week reveale

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Graham Arnold provides an update on the Socceroos' pre-Kuwait plans

With the 18-month countdown to Socceroos' return approaching its final days, Head Coach Graham Arnold provided an update on how preparations are progressing. Australia is set to play four vital FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in the space of 12 days, with the first against hosts Ku

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Through adversity & sacrifice: How Graham Arnold learned what it means to be a Socceroo

Through his experiences as a player, assistant, and head coach over the years, Graham Arnold has lived out exactly what it means to be a Socceroo. As he prepares to lead the national team back into battle following its longest period of inactivity in 60 years, the Socceroos c

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Watch: Graham Arnold's Socceroos and Olyroos squad update

"Not many people can say they've played for the Socceroos… I'm getting goosebumps talking about it." From his decades of playing and coaching experience, Graham Arnold knows exactly how special it is to be a Socceroo. As he prepares to head overseas and ramp up preparations

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The journey so far: Taggart treasures 'massive win' in Jordan

Goal-scoring hero Adam Taggart said the Socceroos executed their game plan to perfection in their 1-0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying win over Jordan in November 2019. Taggart scored after just 12 minutes in Amman, getting on the end of Jackson Irvine’s incisive pass before lif

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The journey so far: Jamie Maclaren's ‘proudest moment in a football jersey’

With the countdown to the June 4 return of the Socceroos ramping up every day, we will be re-living the key moments of our WCQ Journey so far! Jamie Maclaren declared it his ‘proudest moment in a football jersey’ after scoring a treble for the Socceroos against Nepal back in O

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The journey so far: A moment Leckie 'will never forget'

With the countdown to the June 4 return of the Socceroos ramping up every day, we will be re-living the key moments of our WCQ Journey so far! Back in late 2019, Mathew Leckie spoke of his pride at leading the Socceroos for the first time as Australia got off to a winning star