Bert van Marwijk
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Opponent Watch: Denmark coach's insight into van Marwijk

Denmark’s assistant coach has some unique insights into the Socceroos after working under Bert van Marwijk as one dedicated Peru fan goes to extraordinary lengths to attend the FIFA World Cup™. Plus France’s coach speaks about Antoine Griezmann’s influence on the team as he lo

Daniel Arzani
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How Arzani is embracing FIFA World Cup™ challenge

At just 19, Daniel Arzani is the youngest player at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Having already enjoyed a breakout Hyundai A-League season, earned individual honours with the NAB Young Footballer of the Year award and earning a spot in Russia, the youngest member of the Socceroos

Socceroos players recover after France game
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France defeat has bolstered belief: Sainsbury

The Socceroos may have been ousted by France on Saturday night, but defender Trent Sainsbury says the 2-1 defeat against Les Bleus has only fortified belief among the Australian squad. Australia's vice captain was immense at the back for Bert van Marwijk's side in their Group

harry kane
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Russia Wrap: Late Kane heroics spares England’s blushes

England have got their FIFA World Cup™ off to a winning start – but only just. They needed a stoppage time Harry Kane strike to down Tunisia in Group G, which also saw Beglium topple Panama. Plus Sweden keep their hopes firmly alive after beating South Korea, following Mond

Eriksen
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Ultimate Guide: Eriksen the talisman for canny Denmark

Denmark are the next opponents for the Socceroos in Group C. Having opened their FIFA World Cup™ campaign with a 1-0  win over Peru on Sunday morning, the Danes pose a formidable challenge for Australia. With both teams searching for an all important win in a bid to make th

Training in Kazan
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Day 30 Wrap: Brazil veteran's praise for Socceroos

There's just one more session in Kazan before the Socceroos travel to Samara. With the full squad back out on the field on Monday, the team is now well and truly in preparation mode for Thursday night’s clash with Denmark - at 10pm AEST on Optus Sport and SBS. After Day 29,

Socceroos fans
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Statement: Optus' FIFA World Cup™ coverage

Like all football fans in Australia, FFA has been very disappointed by the technical problems which have so affected the FIFA World Cup coverage by Optus. Optus’ broadcasting agreement is with FIFA not FFA, but FFA is receiving regular updates from both Optus and SBS to see wh

William Kvist
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Opponent Watch: Denmark midfielder ruled out of FIFA World Cup™

France have played out a difficult training game against an Under-19 club opponent while Denmark have seen one of their key midfielders ruled out of the tournament with an injury. Plus the latest on Peru in this edition of Opponent Watch. DAY 29 WRAP: France game dissected

Socceroos players huddle after the France game
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Revealed: What Jedinak said to Socceroos teammates after loss

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak has explained what he said to teammates in a huddle following the narrow 2-1 loss to France at the FIFA World Cup™. Jedinak, who scored Australia’s goal from the penalty spot, was picked in midfield alongside Aaron Mooy and the duo produced a ste

Denmark
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The star a nation is built around: Denmark's key men

Denmark is the next name on the Socceroos’ list as they head to Samara for the second Group C fixture on Thursday night (AEST) – you can catch it at 10pm AEST on SBS and Optus Sport. Ranked 12th in the world, Denmark finished second in their qualifying group behind Poland and

Mexico celebrate against Germany
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Russia Wrap: ‘Biggest win in history’ after 52-year FIFA World Cup™ first

Both Germany and Brazil have been shocked in an incredible night of FIFA World Cup™ that left Mexico’s hero declaring this could be the biggest win in his country’s history. Plus Serbia get their FIFA World Cup™ off to a winning start in the other game on Monday morning AEST.

France
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'I hope they go through': France praise for Socceroos

Defeat to France was seen as inevitable by many but in the end, it was a tough slog and Australia nearly took something away from their opening fixture in Group C. After a number of Les Bleus admitted they didn’t know many of Australia’s players, the unknown Socceroos give Fra

Socceroos players recover after France game
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Day 29 Wrap: France game dissected as players recover

Game one is done. Now, the Socceroos look towards the challenge of Denmark at the FIFA World Cup™, but not before the players and staff had a chance to sit down and review the narrow loss to France in Kazan. Here’s a wrap of Day 29 in Socceroos camp, brought to you by Calte

Ufuk Talay.
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Talay departs role as Young Socceroos head coach

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced the departure of Young Socceroos coach Ufuk Talay who is looking to pursue another coaching opportunity. Talay was assistant coach at the AIS Centre of Excellence and for the Joeys before taking over from Paul Okon as head co

Australia after France match
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What's next for the Socceroos?

After a courageous 2-1 defeat to France in the opening Group C fixture of the FIFA World Cup™, the Socceroos need a win in their next match against Denmark in order to have a realistic shot at the Round of 16. Thursday night’s (AEST)  clash - live on SBS and Optus Sport at 10p