Caltex Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak and coach Ange Postecoglou at Wednesday's press conference.
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Ange: no holding back against Iraq or UAE

With a qualifier in Abu Dhabi to follow Thursday's clash with Iraq, Caltex Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou says conserving energy won’t be part of his plan against the Iraqis in Perth or the match with UAE.

FFA TV | Iraq Flashback Part 3
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FFA TV | Iraq Flashback Part 3

Former Caltex Socceroos captain Lucas Neill discuses the mentality in camp ahead of the last time Australia played Iraq in a World Cup qualifier.

Caltex Socceroos defender Milos Degenek on the training ground in Perth.
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Caltex Socceroo defender on his World Cup dreams

Ahead of the start of the final phase of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Caltex Socceroos defender Milos Degenek admits it’s hard not to start dreaming of playing at the tournament in Russia.

Caltex Socceroos star Tom Rogic.
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The amazing life of Tom Rogic

He was in Glasgow on Saturday, smashing home a fabulous free kick for Celtic to cap a man of the match performance. Now he's in Australia. And soon he'll be in Barcelona.

FFA TV | Iraq Flashback Part 2
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FFA TV | Iraq Flashback Part 2

Former Socceroos Mark Bresciano and Archie Thompson countdown to Australia's previous meeting with Iraq in World Cup qualifying.

Ryan McGowan on the training ground with the Caltex Socceroos.
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Chinese Super League has improved me: McGowan

Caltex Socceroo defender Ryan McGowan says coming up against world-class strikers in the Chinese Super League has made him a better player.

Caltex Socceroos Chris Ikonomidis, Massimo Luongo and Brad Smith.
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Smith's Swindon connection with Iraqi star

Caltex Socceroos Brad Smith could face a former Swindon teammate when Australia face Iraq in a vital World Cup qualifier on Thursday night in Perth.

VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper Mitch Langerak in action against FC St. Pauli.
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Rejuvenated keeper pushing for spot in Caltex Socceroos

Caltex Socceroos goalkeeper Mitch Langerak is happy to be back in the national team and confident of rediscovering his best form following a recent run of injuries.

Former Socceroos striker Josh Kennedy celebrates scoring the goal that sealed Australia's place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Video: Caltex Socceroos' goals against Iraq

Ahead of Thursday night's crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier in Perth take a look back at every goal the Caltex Socceroos have scored against Iraq in the AFC-era, dating back to the 2007 AFC Asian Cup.

Socceroos quiz
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Caltex Socceroos Quiz: 10 questions

Know your Caltex Socceroos? Try our quiz on the FIFA World Cup qualifying path so far for Ange Postecoglou's men.

Jackson Irvine celebrates scoring his side's winner against Derby County in the Championship.
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Irvine on his amazing Championship form with Albion

Caltex Socceroo Jackson Irvine says he's full of confidence after an incredible start to his season at Championship club Burton Albion, as the competition for places in Australia's midfield heats up even more.

Tom Rogic gets ready for the Caltex Socceroo training session.
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Caltex Socceroos train in Perth: report

On a sunny, fresh day, the Caltex Socceroos got down to business with their first session at Perth’s Rectangular Stadium.

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Mile Jedinak ahead of the 2013 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Iraq.
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FFA TV | Iraq Flashback Part 1

In the lead-up to Thursday night's FIFA World Cup qualifier, we look back at the build-up to the Caltex Socceroos previous clash against Iraq in 2013.

Caltex Socceroos defender Josh Risdon addresses media in Perth on Monday.
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Risdon revved-up to take his ‘shock’ call up

Despite his surprise at being called up, Caltex Socceroo full back Josh Risdon says his fitness won’t be a problem if he’s called up to play for Australia on Thursday.

Defender Trent Sainsbury kicks a ball with some young Socceroos fans in Perth.
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Sainsbury predicts compact Iraq against Caltex Socceroos

Caltex Socceroo central defender Trent Sainsbury predicts Iraq will be difficult to break down in Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier with Australia.