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The touching moment that sums up the beauty of the FIFA World Cup™

In three bruising, battling performances against France, Denmark and Peru, Mark Milligan has epitomised the defensive hard-man for the Socceroos at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Milligan has starred at the heart of defence throughout Australia's Group C campaign alongside central

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Homegrown talent shines again in Russia

Australia might be out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ but the tournament has still yielded plenty of success stories for the Socceroos to take home. Mile Jedinak's unrivalled dead-ball prowess, Trent Sainsbury's barnstorming performance against France and Tim Cahill's history-mak

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World reacts to Cahill's landmark achievement

The FIFA World Cup™ dream is over for the Socceroos after Bert van Marwijk’s side were defeated 2-0 by Peru in Sochi this morning. Goals from Andre Carrillo and Paolo Guerrero proved decisive for the Peruvians, who marked their first FIFA World Cup™ in 36 years with a win.

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Van Marwijk: ‘They did everything I asked, we played very well’

Socceroos boss Bert van Marwijk has praised his players for a positive performance despite falling 2-0 to Peru in their final FIFA World Cup™ game. Goals from Andre Carrillo and Paolo Guerrero were the difference between the two sides, while Denmark and France played out a 0-0

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Rogic earns global praise for ‘best ever’ Socceroos performance

Socceroos midfield Tom Rogic earned praise for his starring individual performance as Australia fell 2-0 to Peru to end their FIFA World Cup™ journey. Goals from Andre Carrillo and Paolo Guerrero helped Peru edge Australia, while France and Denmark progressed through Group C w

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WATCH: Bert van Marwijk reacts to Socceroos’ loss

The Socceroos have seen their 2018 FIFA World Cup™ dreams ended on Wednesday morning (AEST), falling 2-0 to Peru in Sochi. Goals from Andre Carrillo and Paolo Guerrero gave the South Americans the edge, while France and Denmark played out a 0-0 draw in Group C's other gam

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The Socceroos' 2018 FIFA World Cup™ ends in Sochi

Australia’s 2018 FIFA World Cup™ dream is over with the Socceroos falling 2-0 to Peru in their final Group C game. Elsewhere, Denmark and France played out a scoreless draw as both sides progressed through to the Round of 16. Two Peru goals against the run of play in either

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Socceroos can repeat 2006 glory: Sterjovski

Mile Sterjovski knows what it takes to get to the knockout stages of a FIFA World Cup™. The 39-year-old was there in Germany, 2006 - alongside current squad members Tim Cahill and Mark Milligan - when Guus Hiddink's side prepared to face Croatia in the final match of Group F.

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Opponent Watch: Group C prepares for final showdown

The final Match Day in Group C is nearly here. The Socceroos take on Peru tomorrow morning in a do-or-die contest in Sochi, with kick off at 12AM (AEST), with France taking on Denmark at the same time. DAY 37 WRAP: Socceroos prepare for Peru READ: Juric backs front line

The Socceroos get around skipper Mile Jedinak after his penalty.

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Two unseen advantages that could decide Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup™ fate

Only a win will do for the Socceroos against Peru in Sochi if they are any chance of making the knockout phase of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Bert van Marwijk’s men were unlucky not to get all three points against Denmark in their last match but will need to take their chances c

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Results: Two changes fans voted for to face Peru

The Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup™ campaign goes on the line at 12am AEST when Australia take on Peru live on SBS and Optus Sport. A win – coupled with a loss for Denmark against France – would see the Socceroos progress to the knockout stage for the first time since 2006. READ

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Skoko: 'Peru will be the Socceroos’ toughest opponent'

Former Socceroos midfielder Josip Skoko believes Australia have the quality to beat Peru in their crucial FIFA World Cup™ at 12am Wednesday AEST. Bert van Marwijk's men need a win against the South Americans in Sochi to have any chance of progressing from Group C. GROUP C E

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Russia Wrap: Thrilling Group B finale

The final standings in Groups A and B have been decided after a thrilling round of overnight FIFA World Cup™ matches. There were stoppage time twists and turns in Group B as Spain and Portugal played out draws with Morocco and Iran. DAY 37 WRAP: Socceroos prepare for Peru

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How to watch, follow Socceroos v Peru

It’s win or bust for the Socceroos tonight when they take on Peru in their final Group C clash at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ dream alive. And even a win might not be enough for Bert van Marwijk’s troops, who will also have one eye on the other game, needing France to also beat D

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Opinion: The anguish and ecstasy of following the Socceroos' great journey

Contemplation can be so dangerous if you don’t have your wits about you, and there’s a lot of time for contemplation at a World Cup. Players, team staff, families, friends, fans, referees, officials – all have more time than they really want.