Tonight's Asian Cup opener between the Socceroos and Kuwait is officially sold out.
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ABC TV to broadcast the Socceroos at Asian Cup

ABC Television will screen major matches from the biggest football tournament staged in Australia, the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015, after signing an agreement with national rights holder Fox Sports.

Socceroo Josh Kennedy celebrates scoring against Iraq in a World Cup qualifier.
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Kennedy in possible City coup

Josh Kennedy is the latest Socceroo to be linked with a move to Melbourne City, with reports suggesting an agreement is in place for the 32-year-old's services.

Socceroo Tommy Oar tries to weave past Saudi Arabia's defence.
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Oar in sights of Dutch champions

Socceroo forward Tommy Oar is a target for Eredivisie champions Ajax, according to a local media outlet in the Netherlands.

Socceroos legend Harry Kewell poses with the Asian Cup trophy.
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Tweet for chance to be an Asian Cup mascot

The AFC Asian Cup is the biggest sporting event in Australia in 2015 and there is an opportunity for your child to be a big part of it. But hurry, you don't have long.

The Socceroos have slipped to 94th in the FIFA rankings.
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Socceroos drop to 94 in FIFA rankings

The Socceroos have tumbled to 94th to now sit outside the best 10 nations in Asia in the latest FIFA rankings.

Liverpool's Brad Smith replaces Joe Allen to make his Premier League debut.
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Smith recalled by the Reds

Socceroos defender Brad Smith is on his way back to Liverpool after being recalled from his loan spell at League One side Swindon Town.

James Trosi was on target for his new club Zulte Waregem over the weekend.
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Aussies abroad update

After playing for the Socceroos last week, James Troisi has scored his first goal new club Zulte Waregem as a host of Aussie stars performed well for their clubs over the weekend.

Peter de Roo is the Technical Director of the FFA Centre of Excellence at the AIS.
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Joeys can only get better: de Roo

Peter de Roo, Technical Director of FFA Centre of Excellence at the AIS, believes the current crop of Joeys can only get better as they prepare for the 2015 U-17 FIFA World Cup in Chile.

Peter de Roo is the Technical Director of the FFA Centre of Excellence at the AIS.
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Joeys can only get better: de Roo

Peter de Roo, Technical Director of FFA Centre of Excellence at the AIS, believes the current crop of Joeys can only get better as they prepare for the 2015 U-17 FIFA World Cup in Chile.

Japan pose for a team photo prior to their 4-0 loss to Brazil.
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Experimental Japan also building for future

You have to admire the 'cojones' of Javier Aguirre. The Mexican appointed in July to instill some fire, brimstone and bloody-mindedness into the Japan national team, was not fazed at all by the prospect of a friendly with Brazil on October 14.

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak in action against Japan in the 2011 Asian Cup Final.
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Asian Cup an open field: Verbeek

Former Socceroo coach Pim Verbeek says the Asian Cup's timing and a raft of new coaches makes it a tough competition to predict when it kicks off in January 2015.

Tanaka of Japan (R) fends off a challenge from Willian Borges of Brazil.
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Asian Cup contenders wrap

With the countdown to Australia hosting the 2015 AFC Asian Cup on in earnest, all but one of January's participants were in action during the recent international friendly window. And it wasn't just the Socceroos who couldn't win this week.

Ange Postecoglou talks to the Socceroos during a water break against Qatar.
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Muscat backs Ange's Socceroo revamp

Kevin Muscat has defended Ange Postecoglou's recent record at the helm of the Socceroos, insisting the head coach is well within his rights to experiment ahead of the Asian Cup.

Bresciano reacts during the Socceroos' 1-0 loss to Qatar.
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Bresciano concerned ahead of Asian Cup

Veteran midfielder Mark Bresciano admits something isn’t right in the Socceroos game and big improvement is needed for the Asian Cup after their shock loss to Qatar on Wednesday (AEDT).

Tim Cahill fights for the ball against Qatar.
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Mistakes now are okay, but not in Asian Cup: Cahill

Socceroos striker Tim Cahill says defeat to Qatar is a setback ahead of the 2015 Asian Cup but believes the side has learned some valuable lessons to help them improve in time for January.