Trent Sainsbury after the Socceroos beat Honduras to qualify for the 2018 World Cup
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‘My kneecap was blown in half. It hurt seeing the boys at a World Cup’

It was February of 2014 and the stars were aligning for Trent Sainsbury. The 22-year-old had just earned his dream move to Europe. He'd signed with Dutch club PEC Zwolle, was right in the frame to go to the FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil and all set to make his Eredivisie debut

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Josh Kennedy's World Cup guarantee

Joshua Kennedy is a man who knows all about towering over his opponents – and the former striker is backing the Caltex Socceroos to do exactly that during the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. The Victorian-born striker says Australia’s tendency to grow in stature on the biggest stage wil

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FFA congratulates host nations for 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Football Federation Australia (FFA) have congratulated Canada, Mexico and the United States football associations on their successful bid to jointly host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup™ will have three host countries after the Unite

Mark Schwarzer
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Caltex Socceroos' legend 'quietly confident' of France upset

Australia's underdog tag will only spur the side on when FIFA World Cup™ commences in a day’s time, according to legendary goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. DAY 25 WRAP: Inside the Caltex Socceroos’ Kazan training base INSIGHT: Meet the entire Caltex Socceroos staff for the FIFA W

Bert van Marwijk speaks to Aaron Mooy after training
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How Premier League fairytale can help Caltex Socceroos

Australia will have to overcome the odds if they are to qualify from a Group C at the FIFA World Cup™. Fortunately for the Caltex Socceroos, midfield lynchpin Aaron Mooy is well-versed in accomplishing the unlikely. The 27-year-old was an irreplaceable part of Huddersfield

Jackson Irvine
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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

Kylian Mbappe
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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

Andrew Nabbout
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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

Massimo Luongo
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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

Matthew Jurman
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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

Mat Ryan
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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

Socceroos team photo with staff
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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

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