Socceroos training
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Day 36 Wrap: Socceroos land in Sochi to face Peru

The Socceroos have arrived in Sochi, travelling from their Kazan base camp ahead of Wednesday morning’s clash with Peru. The final Group C match of the FIFA World Cup™ will kick-off at 12am AEST Wednesday 27 March – live on SBS and Optus Sport – and just one training session r

Peru
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Ultimate Guide: The man credited with Peru's 36-year fairy tale

There are thousands of Peruvians following their national team in Russia, some of whom have reportedly been ‘selling their houses’ to be able to get to the FIFA World Cup™. They’re a fanatical football nation who will be formidable opponents in Sochi. Here's your Ultimate G

Mathew Leckie
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Leckie: Socceroos have proved the doubters wrong

Mathew Leckie believes the Socceroos have proved the critics wrong at the FIFA World Cup™ but now wants to turn positive performances into points in their crucial clash against Peru. As the lowest-ranked nation in Group C, Australia was expected to struggle at the tournament a

Jefferson Farfan
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Opponent Watch: Peruvian star hospitalised ahead of Socceroos clash

Peru’s preparation for the crucial Group C clash against the Socceroos has suffered a blow with a star attacker sent to hospital after he was knocked unconscious in training. There’s been some high praise for a couple of French strikers while Denmark let their hair down with s

Toni Kroos
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Russia Watch: Germany saved embarrassment by late Kroos winner

Germany has come back from the brink of a humiliating early FIFA World Cup™ exit, scoring a stoppage-time winner to break Swedish hearts. Elsewhere, Javier Hernandez scored a landmark goal as Mexico continued their dream start to the tournament, while Belgium put in a five-sta

Aziz Behich and Massimo Luongo enjoy a game of cards in the team hotel.
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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

St Petersburg
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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.

N'Golo Kante
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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

Mark Milligan
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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

Juan Carlos Osorio
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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

Neymar
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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

Andrew Nabbout
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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.

Socceroos training
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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

Australia fans in Russia
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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.

Socceroos starting XI v Denmark
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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