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Opponent Watch: Inside Peru's revolution

In today's Opponent Watch, we take a look at Peru's remarkable footballing turnaround, France register a minor triumph and a Premier League star is ruled out. READ: Day 20 Wrap: Hungary preparation in full swing WATCH: Cahill's perfect recreation of Netherlands classic

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What Van Bommel Said: Assistant Coach on tactics, fitness and Hungary

Caltex Socceroos Assistant Coach Mark van Bommel fronted the media alongside captain Mile Jedinak at this morning’s press conference at the Groupama Arena in Budapest. Van Bommel discussed Australia's FIFA World Cup™ preparations, offered some tournament insight and revealed w

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Van Bommel hints at Caltex Socceroos' World Cup approach

Caltex Socceroos Assistant Coach Mark van Bommel says fans can expect a fearless approach from Australia when the FIFA World Cup™ gets underway in under a week’s time. Van Bommel has been working tirelessly alongside Head Coach Bert van Marwijk to prepare the Caltex Socceroos

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Ultimate Guide to Caltex Socceroos v Hungary friendly

The Caltex Socceroos take on Hungary on Sunday morning (AEST) in their final chance to fine-tune their game before the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ gets underway. Bert van Marwijk’s final 23-man squad have had another strong week of preparation in Antalya, Turkey and will relish one m

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Day 20 Wrap: Van Bommel's wisdom and a surprise visitor

After arriving in the Hungarian capital yesterday, the Caltex Socceroos have finalised their preparations for tomorrow morning’s friendly against Hungary in Budapest. WATCH: Cahill's perfect recreation of Netherlands classic READ: Everything you need to know about Hungary f

James Holland in action for the Socceroos.

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5 days to go: James Holland’s FIFA World Cup story

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is now less than a week away and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with James Holland, part of Australia’s 2014 World Cup campai

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Poll results: The two changes Caltex Socceroos fans want for Hungary XI

The Caltex Socceroos take on Hungary on Sunday morning in the side's final friendly before the FIFA World Cup™. Before the match, which gets underway at 1.30am AEST on Sunday, live on Fox Sports and Network Ten, we opened up the opportunity for fans to vote for who they think

Defender Milos Degenek enjoys a lighter moment.

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Why Hungary friendly will be special for Milos Degenek

Budapest’s Groupama Arena will resemble a Degenek family reunion when the Caltex Socceroos take on Hungary in their final pre-tournament friendly on Sunday morning. READ: Everything you need to know about Hungary READ: Day 19 Wrap: Caltex Socceroos arrive in Budapest WAT

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Day 19 Wrap: Caltex Socceroos arrive in Budapest

The Caltex Socceroos have arrived in Budapest as preparations for Sunday morning’s final pre-FIFA World Cup™ friendly continue to heat up. Bert van Marwijk’s side took part in one final Antalya training session in the morning before arriving in Hungary in the afternoon. In

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Opponent Watch: FIFA World Cup winner doubts France chances

France are figuring prominently among the pre-tournament favourites for the FIFA World Cup™, but a former favourite is unsure if the current crop can go all the way. Meanwhile, a key Group C star has been pulled away from his team's training camp, while a dark horse are being

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Huge disparity highlights Caltex Socceroos' four-year transformation

It's the 260-match gap that could make all the difference in Russia. Hardened by a gruelling qualifying campaign that began three years ago, the Caltex Socceroos head to the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ stocked with the know-how of a combined 669 international appearances. That num

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The chance invitation that changed Jedinak's career

"What he's done for Crystal Palace on and off the pitch should never be underestimated." That was the view of ex-Palace captain Paddy McCarthy speaking of Caltex Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak. McCarthy, like most fans, was surprised the Eagles had agreed to sell Jedinak to

Socceroos midfielder James Troisi celebrates his extra-time winner against Korea Republic.

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6 days to go: James Troisi’s FIFA World Cup story

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is now less than a week away and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with James Troisi, part of Australia’s 2014 World Cup campaig

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Caltex Socceroos to be AFC's top-ranked team at FIFA World Cup

The Caltex Socceroos have been given a handy confidence boost ahead of the FIFA World Cup™ by officially becoming the top-ranked team in Asia. FIFA's latest update has seen Australia climb four places to 36th in the world, overtaking 37th-placed Iran as the Asian Football Conf

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Grella: 'There are makings of us doing something special'

Vince Grella always had a keen ability to read the play. It was, as a defensive midfielder, a skill that earned him a job marking Zinedine Zidane on his Empoli debut, a 10-year Serie A career, and an integral role as the rudder for Australia's thrilling ride at the 2006 FIFA W