Paul Wade lines up for the anthem - Socceroos versus Argentina 1988
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Paul Wade: The Enduring Memories of a Socceroo Captain

In his 15 years as a professional footballer in the NSL and 113 appearances in the green and gold of his country ( 66 as captain), former Socceroo captain, Paul Wade, experienced it all. In this interview with Roger Sleeman, Wade recalls his first impressions of the NSL , his

Graham Arnold on Sport Sunday
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WATCH: How Arnold is approaching Qatar 2022

As attention turns to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold has revealed how he plans to approach the nation's fifth consecutive tournament.  After a qualification campaign that lasted 1,008 days and saw the Socceroos play just four of its twenty

Kye Rowles against Peru in the Socceroos World Cup Playoff
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'It still hasn't sunk in yet' Kye Rowles shocked by World Cup qualification

In only his third ever cap for Australia, Kye Rowles played a key role in securing FIFA World Cup qualification putting in a man-of-the-match performance against Peru.  Cool, calm and composed, despite being vastly experienced in the realm of international football, Kye Rowles

Craig Goodwin celebrates with his teammates after qualifying for the World Cup
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'I was never worried' Goodwin on his penalty preparations prior to Peru victory

The successful decision to replace goalkeepers minutes before a crucial play-off penalty shootout stole many of the headlines, from a famous night in Doha. However, the group of Socceroos tasked with converting their own spot-kicks, also remained composed on Tuesday night, wit

Josh Rawlins
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Rawlins relishing Asian Cup experience ahead of European move

It's been a memorable month or so for Josh Rawlins.  At just 18 years of age, the defender made his debut for the Australia U23's at the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan - just a few weeks after his first European transfer was announced.  FC Utrecht is his destination, where

Ajdin Hrustic celebrates after scoring in the Socceroos penalty shootout win over Peru
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‘I felt really confident’: How Hrustic used Europa League Final experience in Socceroos' shootout against Peru

Having slotted home a penalty in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Europa League final shootout a month prior, Socceroos midfielder Ajdin Hrustic used that experience to boost his confidence before his spot kick against Peru.  After coming on as an extra-time substitute in the Eur

Andrew Redmayne celebrates after stopping the final penalty to send Australia to the World Cup
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Andrew Redmayne: "I'm no hero"

Andrew Redmayne became an overnight hero following his match-winning save in the Socceroos' World Cup Playoff penalty shootout against Peru. Many have lauded not just his final heroic save but the way he was able to take control of the entire shootout, distracting his

Mat Ryan applauds the fans as he is substituted in the Socceroos World Cup Playoff with Peru
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‘We've proven we can do the unthinkable’: Ryan eager to build on Socceroos' momentum

Socceroos goalkeeper and captain Mat Ryan believes the Socceroos can shock the world at this year's World Cup as they look to build on the momentum gained from navigating the play-offs.  With the qualifiers over, the Socceroos will soon turn their attention to the World Cup it

Aziz Behich celebrates with Andrew Redmayne after the Socceroos secured World Cup qualification
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Behich ‘lost for words’ as he reflects on World Cup qualification in Socceroos' second home

Socceroos defender Aziz Behich found it hard to put into words what it meant to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after a long and arduous journey to Qatar 2022.  Despite a qualification campaign that stretched a whopping 1,008 days with just four of twenty matches played

2005
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Football Australia to launch Socceroos ‘Team of the Century’ voting on August 1

Football Australia is excited to announce that voting for the Socceroos’ ‘Team of the Century’ will go live in August as part of ongoing celebrations for the 100th birthday of the Socceroos – Australia’s senior men’s national football team.  100 years ago today Australia playe

Socceroos 100 Years
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The Socceroos 100 Years History Hub launches!

As Australia celebrates a century of its beloved Men's National Team, we've pulled together a one-stop-shop for football fans young and old: the Socceroos 100 Years History Hub. From unforgettable and unheard football stories to classic matches, an interactive fan zone and ple

Socceroos Australia East Germany 1974 FIFA World Cup
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The history of the Socceroos name

While we are celebrating 100 years of our first Australian Men's National Team 'A' International, it is worth noting that the 'Socceroos' nickname does not date back that long...  So where did the name Socceroos come from, and when? Two simple questions, you might think, bu

Mini Match Peru
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WATCH: Socceroos v Peru | Mini Match

Still can't get over those scenes against Peru? We don't blame you. Experience it all over again by watching the full mini match in the player above!  

U23 Asian Cup
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WATCH: Australia U23's suffer semi final heartbreak against Saudi Arabia

The Australia U23's have been defeated 2-0 by Saudi Arabia in the Semi Finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 on Wednesday night.  Watch all of the key moments in the player above.  Despite a positive start from Trevor Morgan's outfit, Saudi Arabia struck the openi

Bailey Wright celebrates the Socceroos World Cup Playoff win
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Wright says World Cup qualification will ‘inspire’ future generations

Socceroos defender Bailey Wright said qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar™ in such dramatic fashion will inspire young footballers for years to come. A 5-4 victory over Peru in the penalty shootout sent the Socceroos to a fifth-consecutive World Cup. Against all th