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Squad Breakdown: How 23 players will battle for XI roles

It’s official – Bert van Marwijk has finalised his 23-man squad to take on France, Denmark and Peru at the FIFA World Cup. With Jamie Maclaren’s inclusion, as well as three Hyundai A-League players booking their ticket to Russia – Josh Risdon, Dimitri Petratos and Daniel Arzan

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What’s next for the Caltex Socceroos on the road to Russia

The test of the Czech Republic has been passed with flying colours. A 4-0 win, a double from Mathew Leckie and a first international strike from Andrew Nabbout gives Bert van Marwijk plenty to ponder before the next challenges to come. Immediately, van Marwijk has confirmed

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11 days to go: Adam Taggart's FIFA World Cup story

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is just over a week away and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup. Today's Caltex Socceroo is Adam Taggart, a member of Australia's World Cup journey in Brazil 2014

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Behich: Hard work paying off for Caltex Socceroos

Aziz Behich says the big pre-FIFA World Cup friendly win over the Czech Republic is confirmation the Caltex Socceroos are on the right track heading towards Russia. Coach Bert van Marwijk got his first win as boss as the Aussies ran out 4-0 winners at St Polten’s NV Arena on F

Bailey Wright celebrates his goal on debut against Saudi Arabia.

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12 days to go: Bailey Wright's FIFA World Cup story

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is just over a week away and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with Bristol City centre-back Bailey Wright, part of Australia's

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Captain Sainsbury's cheeky pre-match prediction almost comes true

Trent Sainsbury almost got his wish for the ultimate Caltex Socceroos confidence-booster. Speaking alongside Bert van Marwijk in the media conference prior to facing the Czech Republic, the famously laid-back defender jokingly outlined his hope to win 5-0 in response to his co

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Nabbout burning to be Caltex Socceroos' wildcard weapon

Andrew Nabbout is not content to simply sit back and enjoy the ride of what could be an unexpected FIFA World Cup adventure. Instead, after opening his international account in the Caltex Socceroos' richly-deserved 4-0 win over Czech Republic on Friday night (AEST), the eye-ca

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Van Marwijk’s assessment after big Caltex Socceroos win

Bert van Marwijk has his first win as Caltex Socceroos but insists there is still much to improve ahead of the FIFA World Cup after defeating the Czech Republic 4-0 on Friday. Mathew Leckie scored a double while Andrew Nabbout grabbed his first international goal and an own go

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Leckie, Nabbout star as Caltex Socceroos crush Czech Republic

Andrew Nabbout's first international goal and a Mathew Leckie brace gave the Caltex Socceroos a convincing 4-0 win over the Czech Republic in a pre-FIFA World Cup friendly in Austria. In just his third appearance, 25-year-old Nabbout fired in a brilliant 54th-minute finish as

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Analysis: Van Marwijk's evolution, Rogic's role in thumping win

The Bert van Marwijk era finally has its first win, just two weeks out from game one at the FIFA World Cup. Mathew Leckie, twice, Andrew Nabbout and an own goal was the big difference as the Caltex Socceroos sealed a 4-0 win over the Czech Republic at the NV Arena in Austria i

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Gallery: Caltex Socceroos Day 12 training wrap

The Caltex Socceroos had their final session ahead of tonight’s pre-FIFA World Cup friendly against the Czech Republic at the NV Arena in Austria. It was the last chance to work on everything they have learned over the last 11 days, while back at the hotel there was time for r

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How to watch the FIFA World Cup: Ultimate Guide

Australian football fans have the chance to watch every Socceroos game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia LIVE and FREE on SBS and LIVE on Optus Sport. Optus Sport will show all 64 matches, while SBS will screen a total of 25 matches in high definition including the tourname

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Opponent watch: Backflip again as Peru skipper cleared to play at World Cup

Peru has been handed a major psychological boost ahead of the FIFA World Cup with skipper Paolo Guerrero having his drugs ban lifted again. Guerrero was set to miss the tournament in Russia after being handed a 12-month ban after testing positive to cocaine metabolite benzoyle

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13 days to go: Mathew Leckie's FIFA World Cup story

As part of our countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, we profile every Australian player who's been to a World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with Mathew Leckie, one of Australia's goalscorers at the 2014 World Cup. READ: FIFA World Cup: Countdown for the Cal

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Full Countdown List: Every Socceroo to play at a FIFA World Cup

With less than three months to go until the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, we're profiling every Australian who's been to a FIFA World Cup. From the 1974 pioneers to the most recent players to represent the Caltex Socceroos at Brazil in 2014, we'll celebrate the men who have g