France draw with USA
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France dealt setback on tournament eve

France’s FIFA World Cup™ preparations have suffered a blow after the European powerhouse was held to a 1-1 draw by an inexperienced USA side at Parc Olympique Lyonnais this morning. Les Bleus appeared to be heading for a shock defeat after Julian Green’s first half snapshot ha

McKay v Spain
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4 days to go: Matt McKay's FIFA World Cup story

As part of our countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, we profile every Australian player who's been to a World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with Matt McKay, one of Australia's unsung performers at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. READ: FIFA World Cup Countdown

Daniel Arzani
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Sparkling Arzani cameo prompts 'million dollar question'

Daniel Arzani has a special knack for making big things happen in small spaces of time. From virtual unknown to Hyundai A-League sensation in a matter of weeks, he's now on the verge of turning a first Caltex Socceroos camp into a dream FIFA World Cup™ debut. And it could p

Daniel Arzani and Jackson Irvine v Hungary
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The two changes that sparked Caltex Socceroos' friendly win

Another week of training is gone, and another friendly win has been registered before the Caltex Socceroos travel to Russia for the FIFA World Cup™. The test of Hungary has been passed — a 2-1 win thanks to a Daniel Arzani debut goal and two own goals exchanged late in the mat

Daniel Arzani celebrates v Hungary
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Arzani fires first goal as Caltex Socceroos top Hungary

Youngster Daniel Arzani has grabbed his first senior international goal as the Caltex Socceroos earned a 2-1 win over against Hungary in Budapest in their final friendly before the FIFA World Cup™. With the first test in Group C against France in Kazan now less than a week awa

Jedinak
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Jedinak focused on Hungary, not battle for places

Skipper Mile Jedinak says no one in the Caltex Socceroos’ squad is distracted by uncertainty over the starting line-up as Australia prepares to tackle Hungary tomorrow morning. READ: Day 20 Wrap: Hungary preparation in full swing WATCH: Cahill's perfect recreation of Nether

Ricardo Gareca
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Opponent Watch: Inside Peru's revolution

In today's Opponent Watch, we take a look at Peru's remarkable footballing turnaround, France register a minor triumph and a Premier League star is ruled out.  READ: Day 20 Wrap: Hungary preparation in full swing WATCH: Cahill's perfect recreation of Netherlands classic

MVB
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What Van Bommel Said: Assistant Coach on tactics, fitness and Hungary

Caltex Socceroos Assistant Coach Mark van Bommel fronted the media alongside captain Mile Jedinak at this morning’s press conference at the Groupama Arena in Budapest. Van Bommel discussed Australia's FIFA World Cup™ preparations, offered some tournament insight and revealed w

mark van bommel
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Van Bommel hints at Caltex Socceroos' World Cup approach

Caltex Socceroos Assistant Coach Mark van Bommel says fans can expect a fearless approach from Australia when the FIFA World Cup™ gets underway in under a week’s time. Van Bommel has been working tirelessly alongside Head Coach Bert van Marwijk to prepare the Caltex Socceroos

Hungary celebrate
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Ultimate Guide to Caltex Socceroos v Hungary friendly

The Caltex Socceroos take on Hungary on Sunday morning (AEST) in their final chance to fine-tune their game before the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ gets underway. Bert van Marwijk’s final 23-man squad have had another strong week of preparation in Antalya, Turkey and will relish one m

Socceroos Hungary
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Day 20 Wrap: Van Bommel's wisdom and a surprise visitor

After arriving in the Hungarian capital yesterday, the Caltex Socceroos have finalised their preparations for tomorrow morning’s friendly against Hungary in Budapest. WATCH: Cahill's perfect recreation of Netherlands classic READ: Everything you need to know about Hungary f

James Holland in action for the Socceroos.
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5 days to go: James Holland’s FIFA World Cup story

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is now less than a week away and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with James Holland, part of Australia’s 2014 World Cup campai

Jamie Maclaren and Bert van Marwijk
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Poll results: The two changes Caltex Socceroos fans want for Hungary XI

The Caltex Socceroos take on Hungary on Sunday morning in the side's final friendly before the FIFA World Cup™. Before the match, which gets underway at 1.30am AEST on Sunday, live on Fox Sports and Network Ten, we opened up the opportunity for fans to vote for who they think

Defender Milos Degenek enjoys a lighter moment.
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Why Hungary friendly will be special for Milos Degenek

Budapest’s Groupama Arena will resemble a Degenek family reunion when the Caltex Socceroos take on Hungary in their final pre-tournament friendly on Sunday morning. READ: Everything you need to know about Hungary READ: Day 19 Wrap: Caltex Socceroos arrive in Budapest WAT

Socceroos in Turkey, training
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Day 19 Wrap: Caltex Socceroos arrive in Budapest

The Caltex Socceroos have arrived in Budapest as preparations for Sunday morning’s final pre-FIFA World Cup™ friendly continue to heat up. Bert van Marwijk’s side took part in one final Antalya training session in the morning before arriving in Hungary in the afternoon. In