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From the stands to the pitch: Irvine ready to realise FIFA World Cup™ dream

Jackson Irvine was just a teenager when he watched from the stands in Kaiserslautern as the Caltex Socceroos won their first match at a FIFA World Cup™ against Japan in 2006. Tim Cahill’s stunning brace after coming off the bench inspired Australia to a 3-1 win, with Irvine pa

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Opponent Watch: Mbappe discusses 'very rough' Caltex Socceroos

The FIFA World Cup™ is now just a day away from kicking off, with the Caltex Socceroos to play soon after against France on Saturday at 8pm AEST. And with the action about to start, there's plenty to keep up-to-date with from Group C and beyond. Here's our latest edition of

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Caltex Socceroos squad: Attackers

Bert van Marwijk has settled on his 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ with the attacking options sure to excite Caltex Socceroos fans. The seven players to have made the cut for Russia offer a good mix of speed, power, flair and – most importantly – goals, Here’s a

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Caltex Socceroos squad: Midfielders

Bert van Marwijk has confirmed his 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ and it’s in midfield where the boss has a number of impressive options. The Dutchman has named six players who can play in the engine-room, with each bringing their own unique talent and skill set to

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Caltex Socceroos squad: Defenders

Bert van Marwijk has confirmed his 23-man squad which will head to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ and he’s gone with seven defensive options. Mark Milligan’s shift from midfield to defence means he’s likely to compete with Trent Sainsbury and Matthew Jurman for the two ce

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Caltex Socceroos squad: Goalkeepers

Bert van Marwijk’s 23-man squad has been finalised and he has three in-form goalkeepers which will be on the plane to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Maty Ryan, Danny Vukovic and Brad Jones have all enjoyed strong seasons in Europe and will make it difficult for van Marwi

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Meet the Caltex Socceroos staff for FIFA World Cup™

We know the players, we know the coaches but there are so many more people pivotal to the Caltex Socceroos and how our boys will perform at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. After arriving in their Kazan Base Camp this week, on Tuesday the players and full staff had their official tea

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Poll: Vote for your Caltex Socceroos XI to face France

It's almost here: the Caltex Socceroos will kick off their FIFA World Cup™ campaign against France this Saturday evening. Bert van Marwijk's men will take on the 1998 Champions at 8pm AEST, with the action broadcast live on SBS and Optus Sport. Following back to back victor

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Day 25 Wrap: Inside the Caltex Socceroos’ Kazan training base

The Caltex Socceroos are just two days away from taking on France, with tactical preparations now in the final stages and training sessions back behind closed doors. But while Bert van Marwijk’s details on the pitch are being tightly guarded, the fourth day in Kazan, Russia is

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Spain sack head coach one day before FIFA World Cup™

Spain have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui one day before the side's opening FIFA World Cup™ clash against Portugal in Sochi. It comes after Lopetegui was announced as the new Real Madrid boss yesterday following the resignation of three-time Champions' League winner and for

John Aloisi celebrates after scoring the penalty that sent Australia to the 2006 World Cup.

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'I think we could shock a few people': Aloisi

Caltex Socceroos’ legend John Aloisi is no stranger to the big stage. The current Brisbane Roar coach famously cemented his status in Australian footballing folklore with that penalty in 2006 to break the nation’s 32 year FIFA World Cup™ drought. With Australia now set to t

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Leckie: How we can topple France

Mathew Leckie is thriving after returning back to his familiar right wing position in Bert van Marwijk's attack on the eve of his second FIFA World Cup™. The Caltex Socceroos’ flyer, who has been a mainstay in the team after his debut in 2012, has at some stages of his intern

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Risdon: ‘It’s been a big six weeks … I’m loving every minute’

Caltex Socceroos defender Josh Risdon is having the time of his life. Living every footballer’s dream – set represent his country at the FIFA World Cup™, the Western Sydney Wanderers right back is also set to take on some of world football’s best attacking talents. Australi

Kylian Mbappe injured in France training

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Mbappe suffers second injury scare after training mishap

France’s Kylian Mbappe has been forced to allay injury fears for the second time in three days after he hobbled off the training park on Tuesday in Russia. The Paris Saint-Germain ace, who is expected to start against the Caltex Socceroos in the FIFA World Cup™ Group C opener