The Socceroos celebrate after winning the Asian Cup final.
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Socceroos' group opponents guide

Not sure what Jordan's nickname is? Or who is coaching Tajikistan? And what about Kyrgyzstan's world ranking? Here's your basic guide to the teams drawn against the Socceroos in Australia's first stage of World Cup qualifiers for Russia 2018.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou
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Ange: Socceroos’ 'interesting' draw

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou has described Australia’s draw for the first stage of World Cup qualifiers through Asia as “interesting” and a “challenge” for his Asian Champions.

The Socceroos have been drawn in AFC's Group B for the first stage of FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
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Socceroos draw for World Cup qualifiers revealed

The Socceroos have drawn Jordan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Bangladesh in their first stage of FIFA World Cup qualifiers through the Asian Football Confederation.

Massimo Luongo in action for former club Swindon Town.
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'Lay off' Luongo: Swindon boss backs Socceroo star

​Swindon Town manager Mark Cooper has told fans to “lay off” Massimo Luongo after suggestions from fans the Socceroo star has lost focus with thoughts on a move to a big club.

Socceroos players celebrate after Mile Jedinak's goal against Holland at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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See the Socceroos' World Cup draw

The draw for the start of the Socceroos' 2018 FIFA World Cup journey took place on Tuesday night - see how it unfolded right here!

Sydney FC and Kiwi striker Shane Smeltz celebrates after scoring against Italy at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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NZ's plan to host a FIFA World Cup (with Oz!)

They've co-hosted a cricket World Cup, now New Zealand wants Australia to join them in hosting the FIFA World Cup, with the idea getting a "positive" reaction at NZ Ministerial level according to the man with the plan.

The Socceroos celebrate James Troisi's goal against Germany.
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Draw to kick-off Socceroos' World Cup journey

​The Socceroos will begin their path to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia tomorrow night (Tuesday AEST) when the draw for the second round of AFC Asian qualifying is conducted in Kuala Lumpur.

The Socceroos starting XI which faced Korea Republic in the Asian Cup final.
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Socceroos' World Cup qualification draw explained

​The Socceroos will know their opponents in the first stage of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this Tuesday night. And our Asian Champions are set to avoid the region's heavyweights. Here's how it works.

Ange Postecoglou instructs his players during their 2-2 draw against Germany in 2015.
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Ange vows to 'scare' world's best at Russia 2018

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou has stated his ambitions for the Socceroos ahead of Russia 2018 - and he doesn't want to just make up the numbers at the next World Cup.

Socceroo Robbie Kruse leaves the Asian Cup final on a stretcher.
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Encouraging news for Socceroo Kruse

Socceroo attacker Robbie Kruse is taking small steps on his long road to recovery from an injured ankle.

Dortmund's Mitch Langerak tries to make a save against Hoffenheim's Roberto Firmino.
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Aussies abroad: Langerak stars, Luongo plays full 90

Mitch Langerak came up big for Borussia Dortmund while Massimo Luongo played a full game for Swindon Town in League One overnight.

Tim Cahill celebrates a Shanghai Shenhua win earlier in the season.
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Cahill plays peacemaker in China

Is there anything Tim Cahill cannot do? It turns out when he's not heading goals for the Socceroos, the Shanghai Shenhua striker is breaking up fights in the Chinese Super League.

FC Utrecht's Tommy Oar in action against Ajax in the Eredivise.
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Oar back in action for Utrecht

Socceroo winger Tommy Oar made a surprise return for his Dutch club in their clash with Ajax over the weekend.

James Troisi wins the ball in the Socceroos' draw with Germany.
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Aussies abroad update

Defender Jackson Irvine found the back of the net in Scotland, while James Troisi is under an injury cloud after limping off in Belgium. Plenty of Aussies were in action around the globe over the Easter long weekend - here's our wrap of how they've performed to date.

Rogic in action for Celtic back in 2013.
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Socceroo Rogic happy after Celtic return

Socceroo Tom Rogic says he hopes to build on his return to competitive action for Celtic Development Squad this week, though he concedes he’s far from 100% fit.