Ryan: Off-key Socceroos a 'strange sensation'

It was a world-class save to preserve a point for the Caltex Socceroos but Mat Ryan played down his heroics in Tuesday night’s draw against Japan but he conceded the Socceroos were clearly not their usual lively selves.

Caltex Socceroos' Group B update

Saudi Arabia have gone clear at the top of Group B following a thumping win while the Caltex Socceroos are in second spot after a huge MD 4 on Tuesday night.

Stubborn Japan hold Caltex Socceroos in Melbourne

Australia were frustrated by Japan in Melbourne but earned a vital point on the road to Russia 2018. See the best pics from the match here!

Radio Broadcast | Socceroos v Japan

Ange's admiration for J-League and respect for Japan

He’ll be doing his best to put a dent into their FIFA World Cup hopes tonight but Caltex Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has also revealed his huge regard for Japanese football.

Who’ll start for the Caltex Socceroos against Japan?

On the eve of kick-off to the Caltex Socceroos' FIFA World Cup qualifier against Japan, we predict the starting XI – perhaps with a new formation - Ange Postecoglou might pick in Melbourne.

Preview: Caltex Socceroos v Japan

Two AFC big guns, a massive rivalry and both nations with genuine designs on an automatic World Cup qualification spot. It all makes for a blockbuster qualifier when Australia host Japan in Melbourne on Tuesday night.

Ange vows starting XI changes for Caltex Socceroos

Caltex Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou will make "at least a couple of changes" to his starting XI for Australia's World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday night.

FFA TV | Japan's football philosophy

Former Caltex Socceroos Josh Kennedy, Alex Brosque and Jade North along with current midfielder Mark Milligan recall their experience of playing club football in Japan.

Caltex Socceroos Fan Day in Melbourne

Football fans got the chance to meet and have a kick around with the Caltex Socceroos on Sunday ahead of their WCQ against Japan.

Japanese media respect for 'new' Caltex Socceroos

The Caltex Socceroos’ ‘generation next’ are catching the eye of a throng of Japanese media in Melbourne for Tuesday night's huge World Cup qualifier with Japan at Docklands.

Caltex Socceroos training session in Melbourne

At Sunday's Socceroos training session in Melbourne, John Greco reports on how the squad is looking two days before their big World Cup qualifier with Japan at Docklands.

Caltex Socceroos big-up 'A-League aura and quality'

Caltex Socceroo Robbie Kruse says Saturday night’s record crowd proves there’s a “big aura” around the Hyundai A-League now, with the quality on the pitch at an all-time high.

Caltex Socceroo striker on why he's fit and firing

Tomi Juric says confidence in his body and a smarter approach from his club FC Luzern is behind his excellent run of form with the Caltex Socceroos.

Attacking Japan will suit Caltex Socceroos

Vahid Halilhodžić’s Japan side will present a vastly different challenge to what the Caltex Socceroos have faced in the first three group games so far, predicts Australian striker Robbie Kruse.