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Day 24 Wrap: Training screamers after team photo fun

There was some fun on the training park as the Caltex Socceroos enjoyed a sharp finishing session on day two of training in Kazan, Russia. With Saturday’s opening FIFA World Cup™ game against France fast approaching, shown live on SBS and Optus Sport at 8pm AEST, there was als

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Ultimate Guide: France's enviable headache heading into FIFA World Cup

In 1998, France claimed their first FIFA World Cup™ on home soil. Two decades on, Les Bleus enter the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ among the top contenders for the title. Here's your Ultimate Guide to France, who Australia face first up in their Group C opener in Kazan on June 16.

Wilkinson challenges for the ball with Dutch superstar Robin Van Persie.

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1 day to go: Alex Wilkinson's FIFA World Cup story

As part of our countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, we are profiling every Australian who's been to a World Cup. Today, with just ONE day until the big event kicks off, we continue the countdown with Alex Wilkinson who was part of the Caltex Socceroos 2014 FIFA World

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France coach wary of 'aggressive' Caltex Socceroos

France coach Didier Deschamps has urged his side to avoid complacency against a ‘well-balanced’ Caltex Socceroos outfit ahead of the Group C clash on Saturday evening. READ: Shock setback for France READ: What France expect from Australia After tying up their pre-tournam

Trent Sainsbury is fully focused on the task at hand.

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Sainsbury's France warning

Trent Sainsbury was nine years old when the Caltex Socceroos registered their first and only win over France. The defender was running around at Armadale Junior Soccer Club when Clayton Zane handed Frank Farina’s Australia a shock 1-0 win over the reigning World and European c

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Mathew Ryan's advice to Caltex Socceroos' teammates

Mathew Ryan was one of the youngest goalkeepers at the FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil. But four years on, the dependable Brighton and Hove Albion number one will be the bedrock of Bert van Marwijk’s side in Russia. After accruing a wealth of experience following his tournament d

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'Reads the game like a kids book': The French superstars to watch out for

Ranked the seventh-best footballing nation in the world right now, France also boast one of the strongest squads at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Of the top five all-time transfer records, three are in the current French squad, which also claims at least one player from the champi

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Opponent Watch: Ex-Hyundai A-League star backs Denmark success

As the world gears up for the FIFA World Cup ahead of it's Friday morning kick-off (AEST), we give an update as to how our group stage opponents and Asian neighbours are faring. DENMARK Former Hyundai A-League and Adelaide United winger Johan Absalonsen has backed Denmark t

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Ryan: ‘I got a phone call. I knew straight away it was what I wanted’

It was a seemingly normal day when a teenage Mathew Ryan could have been mistaken for any other teenager. Waiting outside Thornleigh McDonalds, little did the 18-year-old expect a phone call that would put him on the path to play at his second straight FIFA World Cup™ and a ca

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Day 23 Wrap: Thousands greet Caltex Socceroos at Russia training

The Caltex Socceroos have enjoyed their first training session in Kazan in front of thousands of local fans as the FIFA World Cup™ opener against France looms just days away. Plus striker Jamie Maclaren has spoken of the confidence growing within the camp, with the group’s win

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2 days to go: Massimo Luongo’s FIFA World Cup story

As part of our countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, we are profiling every Australian who's been to a World Cup. Today, with just two days until the big event kicks off, we continue the countdown with Massimo Luongo who was part of the Caltex Socceroos 2014 FIFA World

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Day 22 Wrap: Caltex Socceroos enjoy first day at World Cup™ base

Having touched down at Kazan International Airport in the early afternoon, the Caltex Socceroos have today taken time to settle into their new tournament base. ANALYSIS: The two changes that sparked Caltex Socceroos' friendly win READ: Arzani prompts 'million dollar questio

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Opponent Watch: France coach discusses selection, Neymar nets on return

We bring you the best overnight developments as nations move into their final preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. READ: Shock setback for France READ: What France expect from Australia FRANCE Didier Deschamps says Paul Pogba is “very likely” to start in this Sa

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What France expect from Caltex Socceroos ahead of tournament opener

France right back Benjamin Pavard says Les Bleus are expecting a physical battle against the Caltex Socceroos when the two nations clash in their Group C opener this Saturday evening. Having touched down in Kazan following a 1-1 stalemate with the USA yesterday, Didier Descham

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3 days to go: Ryan McGowan’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 Ryan McGowan, who delivered three excellent performances at right back for Australia at the 2014 World Cup. READ