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Opponent Watch: Tournament dark horses, France to settle score

Who can call a 2018 FIFA World Cup™ winner at this stage? With upsets, late goals and unpredictability abound in Russia, Dejan Lovren is talking up the championship credentials of Croatia ahead of Group D's climax on Wednesday morning. Croatia sealed their ticket to the rou

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Russia Wrap: Eight eliminated, six confirmed for Round of 16

The FIFA World Cup™ is down to the final round of group games to determine who will make it through to the Round of 16. With Group A and B kicking off their final round of games on Tuesday morning AEST, a total of six teams have already booked their spot in the next stage.

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Jedinak's rallying cry ahead of Peru clash

Socceroos' captain Mile Jedinak says the team will not be focusing on Group C permutations in Wednesday morning’s do-or-die clash with Peru. With Denmark and France also facing off at 12AM (AEST), Australia need to beat Peru and hope the Danes go down to Les Bleus to progress.

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The FIFA World Cup™ rule that could decide five groups

Four groups have teams locked on the same points, the same amount of goals scored AND identical goal difference as the race for the Round of 16 goes down to the wire. Group B, Group F, Group G and Group H all have two teams neck-and-neck to reach the Round of 16, with little-k

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The key men in an all-out Peru attack

The equation is simple for the Socceroos – nothing but a win will do, and hope France get the job done against Denmark. In the way is Peru, a side without a goal or a point at their first FIFA World Cup™ since 1982 but not for a lack of trying. If they’re to win their first

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Day 36 Wrap: Socceroos land in Sochi to face Peru

The Socceroos have arrived in Sochi, travelling from their Kazan base camp ahead of Wednesday morning’s clash with Peru. The final Group C match of the FIFA World Cup™ will kick-off at 12am AEST Wednesday 27 March – live on SBS and Optus Sport – and just one training session r

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Ultimate Guide: The man credited with Peru's 36-year fairy tale

There are thousands of Peruvians following their national team in Russia, some of whom have reportedly been ‘selling their houses’ to be able to get to the FIFA World Cup™. They’re a fanatical football nation who will be formidable opponents in Sochi. Here's your Ultimate G

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Leckie: Socceroos have proved the doubters wrong

Mathew Leckie believes the Socceroos have proved the critics wrong at the FIFA World Cup™ but now wants to turn positive performances into points in their crucial clash against Peru. As the lowest-ranked nation in Group C, Australia was expected to struggle at the tournament a

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Opponent Watch: Peruvian star hospitalised ahead of Socceroos clash

Peru’s preparation for the crucial Group C clash against the Socceroos has suffered a blow with a star attacker sent to hospital after he was knocked unconscious in training. There’s been some high praise for a couple of French strikers while Denmark let their hair down with s

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Russia Watch: Germany saved embarrassment by late Kroos winner

Germany has come back from the brink of a humiliating early FIFA World Cup™ exit, scoring a stoppage-time winner to break Swedish hearts. Elsewhere, Javier Hernandez scored a landmark goal as Mexico continued their dream start to the tournament, while Belgium put in a five-sta

Aziz Behich and Massimo Luongo enjoy a game of cards in the team hotel.

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Day 35 Wrap: Sightseeing, cards and haircuts on rare day off

The Caltex Socceroos may be just three days away from their must-win FIFA World Cup™ clash against Peru but coach Bert van Marwijk gave the players a rare day off to recharge the batteries. While Saturday morning’s usual media commitments – where three players are put up for p

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Fan Diary: What the football festival in Russia is actually like

The first thing you notice about all the cities hosting the World Cup matches is the carnival atmosphere. Late night restaurants, crowds on the streets and the ambiance of music and excitement.

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Opponent Watch: ‘He must have 15 lungs’

Paul Pogba has been a key figure in France’s two wins at the2018 FIFA World Cup™ but reserved some special praise for a couple of his midfield partners. Plus another blow for reigning champions Germany ahead of their must-win clash, while there’s some harsh criticism for Argen

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Milligan backs France to do their bit for Socceroos

Mark Milligan remains confident the Socceroos can progress to the knockout phase at the FIFA World Cup™, backing France to help Australia’s cause by beating Denmark. The Socceroos head into the final match against Peru (Wednesday morning AEST live on SBS and Optus Sport) with

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Mexico coach's special praise for Socceroos

Mexico might have produced the result which has made the biggest impact at the FIFA World Cup™ - beating world champions Germany – but their coach has been impressed by the performances of the Socceroos. Juan Carlos Osorio – who masterminded El Tri’s shock 1-0 win of the Germa