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Opponent Watch: Denmark star's Socceroos warning

Denmark talisman Christian Eriksen has urged his side to lift their standards ahead of tomorrow evening’s clash with the Socceroos. The Tottenham man has entered the tournament in Russia with giant expectations, but found himself on the fringes of the Danes’ nervy 1-0 win over

Daniel Arzani and Tom Rogic have some fun during the official team photo
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Created in the Hyundai A-League: History made in Russia

When Australia took to the Kazan Arena against France on Saturday, it represented a watershed moment for the Hyundai A-League. For the first time ever, all 11 players who started Australia's first match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ had come through the domestic club competition

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Van Marwijk's change up that could spark decisive Denmark win

The Socceroos will be desperate for all three points when they take on Denmark in their second match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ on Thursday night (AEST). Bert van Marwijk’s men put in a courageous display in going down to heavyweights France on the weekend but will now look t

Socceroos celebrate Mile Jedinak's goal vs France
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Poll: Vote for your Socceroos XI to take on Denmark

The Socceroos are set to carry a host of selection questions into their clash with Denmark on Thursday evening. An impressive collective performance first up against France may see coach Bert van Marwijk persist with the same line up that were narrowly beaten by Les Bleus on S

Japan
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Russia Wrap: Japan's historic Colombia triumph

Japan became the first Asian nation to defeat a South American team at a FIFA World Cup™ after defeating 10-man Colombia 2-1 at the Mordovia Arena, Saransk. The Group H opener started in calamitous fashion when Colombia’s Carlos Sanchez was handed the second-fasted red card in

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Day 31 Wrap: Socceroos touchdown in Samara

The Socceroos have landed in Samara as the countdown to Denmark fast approaches. Australia’s second FIFA World Cup™ match will take place at 10pm AEST on Thursday – live on SBS and Optus Sport – with a win essential to keeping the Socceroos’ hopes alive of qualifying through G

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Fan diary: Treasuring the FIFA World Cup’s™ endearing underdogs

Being on the ground in Russia and moving among the eclectic mix of supporters and locals provides plenty of lessons about the natural order of world football. One, as a lively Sunday night at the official Fan Fest in Kazan demonstrated, is that Brazil remains beloved despite r

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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

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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

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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

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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