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Day 35 Wrap: Sightseeing, cards and haircuts on rare day off

The Caltex Socceroos may be just three days away from their must-win FIFA World Cup™ clash against Peru but coach Bert van Marwijk gave the players a rare day off to recharge the batteries. While Saturday morning’s usual media commitments – where three players are put up for p

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Fan Diary: What the football festival in Russia is actually like

The first thing you notice about all the cities hosting the World Cup matches is the carnival atmosphere. Late night restaurants, crowds on the streets and the ambiance of music and excitement.

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Opponent Watch: ‘He must have 15 lungs’

Paul Pogba has been a key figure in France’s two wins at the2018 FIFA World Cup™ but reserved some special praise for a couple of his midfield partners. Plus another blow for reigning champions Germany ahead of their must-win clash, while there’s some harsh criticism for Argen

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Milligan backs France to do their bit for Socceroos

Mark Milligan remains confident the Socceroos can progress to the knockout phase at the FIFA World Cup™, backing France to help Australia’s cause by beating Denmark. The Socceroos head into the final match against Peru (Wednesday morning AEST live on SBS and Optus Sport) with

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Mexico coach's special praise for Socceroos

Mexico might have produced the result which has made the biggest impact at the FIFA World Cup™ - beating world champions Germany – but their coach has been impressed by the performances of the Socceroos. Juan Carlos Osorio – who masterminded El Tri’s shock 1-0 win of the Germa

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Russia Watch: Tearful Neymar sparks relief for Brazil

Neymar became Brazil’s third-highest scorer of all-time as the South American’s left it late to pick up their first win of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Elsewhere, there was late drama in Switzerland’s clash with Serbia while the Super Eagles of Nigeria boosted their hopes of a be

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Nabbout’s fitness update after dislocating shoulder

Socceroos striker Andrew Nabbout hasn’t given up hope of playing against Peru at the FIFA World Cup™ despite confirmation he dislocated his shoulder against Denmark. Nabbout was forced from the field late in the 1-1 draw in Samara and an innocuous fall on his right shoulder.

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Day 34 Wrap: Focus switches to pivotal Peru clash

The Socceroos returned to the pitch at their base in Kazan as they begin the build-up to their must-win clash with Peru at the FIFA World Cup™. With the review of the Denmark performance now completed, all attention is shifted towards the battle with the South American in Soch

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Fan diary: We had the Russian fans chanting 'Aussie, Aussie, Aussie'

Football at World Cup level is fast, strategic, and brutal.

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Poll: Vote for your Socceroos XI to take on Peru

It's come down to this - Australia must beat Peru in Sochi on Wednesday morning to keep their FIFA World Cup™ dream alive. The Socceroos will also be relying on France to defeat Denmark in Group C's other match if they are to qualify for the knockout phase for the first time s

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Russia Wrap: Messi's Argentina on the brink

Argentina's FIFA World Cup™ dream hangs by a thread after Jorge Sampaoli's side were put to the sword by Croatia early this morning, losing 3-0 at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

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'Boy wonder' Arzani lights up FIFA World Cup™ stage

On a day when Kylian Mbappe broke history for France, one wonders whether a similar breakthrough moment is lingering around the corner for Socceroos' starlet Daniel Arzani. The two youngest players at the FIFA World Cup™ were both on show in Russia overnight in an enthralling

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Post-Denmark Wrap: How the Socceroos recover before Peru test

The Socceroos are still in with a fighting chance to progress past Group C after earning a 1-1 draw with Denmark on Thursday night. Next up is Peru, where only a win will be enough for our FIFA World Cup™ dream to continue, should France beat Denmark in the other game. With

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The masterstroke to exploit Denmark in biggest tournament trend

The Socceroos are still alive at the FIFA World Cup™. Bert van Marwijk’s side had to get a result out of the Denmark game, and did just that – earning a 1-1 draw while France topped Peru 1-0 in Group C’s other match. It leaves the equation delicately poised and Australia kn