The dressing room in Kazan
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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

Mathew Leckie during a passing drill
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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

Josh Risdon
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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

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Opponent Watch: Deschamps throws support behind two French stars

With only three days to go until the FIFA World Cup™ commences, preparations are in full swing for the Caltex Socceroos' Group C opponents France.

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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

France
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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

Mathew Ryan
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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