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Everything you need to know about Hungary

The Caltex Socceroos have one final hitout before they head to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. European outfit Hungary provide the opposition for Bert van Marwijk’s troops, who will want to put on another excellent performance with their FIFA World Cup™ opener against Fra

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Opponent Watch: Pogba at the centre of France fan poll

With just over a week until the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ commences, preparations are in full swing for all 32 competing nations.

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Official: Arzani’s international milestone as FIFA World Cup squads confirmed

Caltex Socceroos youngster Daniel Arzani has achieved an international milestone after being confirmed in Bert van Marwijk’s 2018 FIFA World Cup™ squad. Having made the cut to travel to Russia, the NAB Young Footballer of the Year is not only the youngest Australian to ever ea

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Why Luongo opted for bold new Caltex Socceroos squad number

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Massimo Luongo is looking to become an on-pitch leader for Bert van Marwijk’s side as Australia prepares to take on Hungary in their final pre-FIFA World Cup™ friendly on Sunday morning. Luongo was an unused substitute in Australia’s 2014 FIFA

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Day 16 Wrap: ‘It’s all tactical, we’re working on the starting XI’

Caltex Socceroos attacker Robbie Kruse has explained some of the behind the scenes training work he and teammates have been put through by coach Bert van Marwijk as the FIFA World Cup™ edges closer. With the Caltex Socceroos still in Turkey before travelling to Budapest to tak

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Revealed: Caltex Socceroos FIFA World Cup squad numbers

The 23 Caltex Socceroos players are confirmed, and now so too are their squad numbers. Bert van Marwijk’s men, who will take on France, Denmark and Peru in Group C at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, have been handed an official jersey number for the tournament in Russia. With one

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Confirmed: Every 2018 FIFA World Cup 23-man squad

It's under two weeks until the Caltex Socceroos kick off their 2018 FIFA World Cup™ campaign against France and already you can sense the big event is close. Fresh after Bert van Marwijk confirmed his official 23-man squad to take to Russia, the other 31 nations have followed

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'He was cocky and got ripped apart. He learnt a lot of lessons'

Renowned for a relaxed demeanour that once threatened his international career, Trent Sainsbury had the heat turned up on him at Central Coast Mariners. Graham Arnold made sure of that.

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9 days to go: Tommy Oar'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 Tommy Oar, an Australian winger who played in all three group stage matches at the 2014 World Cup. READ: FIFA Wo

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‘I’d rather be here than on a sun lounge’: Maclaren revels in World Cup selection

Two weeks ago Jamie Maclaren was prepared to be a Caltex Socceroos fan for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and now he hopes to provide the goals to help the team make a statement in Russia. After initially being left out of Bert van Marwijk’s 26-man preliminary squad for the tournamen

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The red card that sealed Rogic's switch to Celtic

Tom Rogic's former mentor Graham Arnold has revealed how the Caltex Socceroos playmaker went from cut-price unknown to Celtic star following one fateful red card. Rogic, now 25, was snapped up by Arnold and made his name with Central Coast Mariners in the Hyundai A-League afte

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Opponent Watch: Guerrero's brace as Peru continue ominous form

Peru talisman Paolo Guerrero marked his return to the national side with a double as Australia’s Group C opponents eased past Saudi Arabia 3-0 in their second last friendly before the FIFA World Cup. After gaining clearance to appear at the tournament in Russia late last week

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Confirmed: Denmark cut ex-Arsenal star from FIFA World Cup squad

Denmark have confirmed their final 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, with former Arsenal and Juventus striker Nicklas Bendtner missing the cut. Coach Age Hareide confirmed the four players who will not go with the team to Russia, having previously narrowed his list down fro

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'I think I need him': Van Marwijk explains Maclaren inclusion

Jamie Maclaren's swift adjustment from Dubai holidaymaker to the Caltex Socceroos' last-chance saloon convinced Bert van Marwijk to include him in a beefed-up attacking arsenal. The 24-year-old striker was on Sunday (AEST) named in Australia's final 23 for this month's FIFA Wo

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What Bert Said: Caltex Socceroos boss on bolters, unheralded inclusions

Caltex Socceroos boss Bert van Marwijk hinted at Daniel Arzani's "something extra" as the reason for picking Australia's youngest ever FIFA World Cup squad member. Arzani, 19, could yet be the youngest player at the entire tournament after Van Marwijk named him in a final 23-m