FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ News

Twenty-four players bound for Amman as Socceroos’ quest to Qatar continues

Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold today announced the twenty-four players that have been selected to represent Australia for the team’s fourth match on the road to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Australia will play Jordan in Amman next Thursday (local time), and Arnol

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How to watch Jordan v Caltex Socceroos

The Caltex Socceroos take their perfect FIFA World Cup qualifying record on the road once again as Graham Arnold's side aim to close in on next stage of their journey to Qatar 2022. Australia have racked up 15 goals in their opening three games and have put nine points on the

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Risdon recalled as three Hyundai A-League players named in Caltex Socceroos squad

Josh Risdon returns to the Caltex Socceroos fold as Hyundai A-League newcomers Western United receive their first international call up for Australia. The 27-year-old flyer will likely battle Sydney FC right-sider Rhyan Grant for a place in Graham Arnold’s starting defence as

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Boyle ready to be Caltex Socceroos super sub says Arnold

Graham Arnold welcomed back the returning Martin Boyle and revealed the attacking ace will be used as an impact substitute if the Caltex Socceroos are in need. The 26-year-old made a goalscoring return for Hibernian in a 2-2 draw against Livingston following three months on th

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Brad Smith on history-making MLS Final and Caltex Socceroos

Brad Smith never thought he would ever set foot in America to play football, let alone compete for the biggest prize on the nation’s calendar. But that is the fate within touching distance for the 25-year-old Caltex Socceroo, whose Seattle Sounders side host Toronto in the Maj

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Caltex Socceroos striking duo suffer injury blows

Caltex Socceroos strikers Jamie Maclaren and Andrew Nabbout both suffered hamstring injuries playing in the Hyundai A-League over the weekend. The in-form Maclaren confirmed on Instagram he suffered a small tear in his hamstring after scoring a match-winning double for Melbour

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Caltex Socceroos' latest FIFA World Ranking revealed

Two big wins in qualifying for the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar hasn’t been enough to see the Caltex Socceroos climb up in the latest release of the FIFA world rankings. Graham Arnold’s side have remained steady at number 44 in the world, ahead of Norway and just behind the Cz

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'It’s a privilege': Ryan on becoming 62nd captain and second-most capped goalkeeper

Mat Ryan says the desire to continue the legacy of former Caltex Socceroos greats is a factor in a couple of impressive personal milestones for the gloveman. Ryan became the 62nd captain of the Caltex Socceroos for the dominant 7-1 win over Chinese Taipei on Tuesday night, Aus

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'Keep pushing each other': Healthy strikeforce competition as Taggart ends 2270-day drought

Adam Taggart's two-goal haul not only kick-started the Caltex Socceroos big win against Chinese Taipei but ended a 2270-day drought for the striker. That's how long it had been since he last scored for Australia before his first-half brace in the 7-1 FIFA World Cup 2022™ quali

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‘He’s only going to get better’: Arnold hails impact of two-goal Souttar

Graham Arnold believes Harry Souttar’s incredible start to his international career is only going to get better after the towering defender’s impressive brace in the Caltex Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup 2022™ over Chinese Taipei. A week ago the 20-year-old was somewhat of an unkno

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Taggart, Irvine and Souttar score doubles as Australia beat Chinese Taipei 7-1

Adam Taggart, Jackson Irvine and Harry Souttar were at the double, while Jamie Maclaren was on the scoresheet again as the Caltex Socceroos continued their strong start to FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying with a 7-1 win over Chinese Taipei in Kaohsiung on Tuesday night (AEDT). T

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Sounds of the Socceroos: Vini's three pillars to ensure Caltex Socceroos are fuelled for action

He’s been one of the Caltex Socceroos’ most important members for more than five years, even though he’s never stepped foot on the pitch. When it comes to ensuring Graham Arnold’s side are well fuelled and ready for the exertions of international football, then chef Vinicius C

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Arnold: Full-strength Caltex Socceroos ready to fire against Chinese Taipei

Graham Arnold says he’ll be picking his strongest possible team for Tuesday night’s FIFA World Cup 2022™ qualifier against Chinese Taipei as the Caltex Socceroos look to maintain their perfect record on the road to Qatar. Australia are currently sitting on top of their group a

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Milligan reveals Arnold convinced him about Caltex Socceroos future

Caltex Socceroos veteran Mark Milligan credits coach Graham Arnold for encouraging him to extend his international career into FIFA World Cup 2022™ qualifying. The 34-year-old admits he considered hanging up the boots for Australia following the FIFA World Cup 2018 and the AFC

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Caltex Socceroos determined to raise levels again against Chinese Taipei says Goodwin

Craig Goodwin says the Caltex Socceroos are hell-bent on retaining their perfect record in World Cup Qualification as they take on Chinese Taipei tomorrow evening. Before Australia trained for the first time in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei, on Sunday both Goodwin and Dimitri Petr