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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

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Arzani 'absolutely buzzing' after Hungary cameo

Caltex Socceroos’ forward Daniel Arzani says he’s ‘absolutely buzzing’ after netting his first senior international goal in the side's 2-1 friendly win over Hungary overnight. The 19-year-old was handed just his second ever cap when he arrived into the fray in the 73rd minute

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‘We’re finding ways to win’: game-changer praises Caltex Socceroos

Caltex Socceroos' midfielder Jackson Irvine says the side’s 2-1 victory over Hungary on Sunday morning highlights a newfound tenacity within the squad. While Australia didn’t quite muster a performance to rival their comprehensive 4-0 victory over Czech Republic nine days ago,

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Opponent Watch: Denmark cruise, Peru stalemate in overnight friendlies

The Caltex Socceroos' Group C opponents Denmark and Peru will now turn their attention to Russia after the pair completed their final pre-tournament friendly matches overnight. READ: France suffer shock setback REPORT: Arzani fires first goal as Caltex Socceroos top Hungary

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Van Marwijk pleased by winning response to frank half-time feedback

Caltex Socceroos boss Bert van Marwijk took encouragement from his side's reaction to an honest half-time assessment that ultimately led to a second successive victory. Daniel Arzani netted his maiden international goal before Tamas Kalas put through his own net in stoppage ti

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France dealt setback on tournament eve

France’s FIFA World Cup™ preparations have suffered a blow after the European powerhouse was held to a 1-1 draw by an inexperienced USA side at Parc Olympique Lyonnais this morning. Les Bleus appeared to be heading for a shock defeat after Julian Green’s first half snapshot ha

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4 days to go: Matt McKay'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 Matt McKay, one of Australia's unsung performers at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. READ: FIFA World Cup Countdown

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Sparkling Arzani cameo prompts 'million dollar question'

Daniel Arzani has a special knack for making big things happen in small spaces of time. From virtual unknown to Hyundai A-League sensation in a matter of weeks, he's now on the verge of turning a first Caltex Socceroos camp into a dream FIFA World Cup™ debut. And it could p

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The two changes that sparked Caltex Socceroos' friendly win

Another week of training is gone, and another friendly win has been registered before the Caltex Socceroos travel to Russia for the FIFA World Cup™. The test of Hungary has been passed — a 2-1 win thanks to a Daniel Arzani debut goal and two own goals exchanged late in the mat

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Arzani fires first goal as Caltex Socceroos top Hungary

Youngster Daniel Arzani has grabbed his first senior international goal as the Caltex Socceroos earned a 2-1 win over against Hungary in Budapest in their final friendly before the FIFA World Cup™. With the first test in Group C against France in Kazan now less than a week awa

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Jedinak focused on Hungary, not battle for places

Skipper Mile Jedinak says no one in the Caltex Socceroos’ squad is distracted by uncertainty over the starting line-up as Australia prepares to tackle Hungary tomorrow morning. READ: Day 20 Wrap: Hungary preparation in full swing WATCH: Cahill's perfect recreation of Nether