Dario Vidosic insists Australia are not going to Brazil just to make up the numbers.
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Preparation excellent for ‘great challenge’

Matt McKay and Dario Vidosic say Australia are capable of surprising their heavyweight opponents after arriving in Brazil for the World Cup.

The Socceroos scored a famous point against Croatia at the 2006 World Cup to reach the Round of 16.
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Croatia hail Aussies ahead of Brazil clash

Croatian Football Federation president Davor Suker says the Socceroos are the perfect final opponent for his nation before they open the World Cup against tournament hosts and favourites Brazil.

Socceroos head coach Ange Postecoglou talks tactics with assistants Ante Milicic and Aurelio Vidmar.
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FFA TV Rewind | The technical team behind the Socceroos

Missed this exclusive video? Here’s your chance to catch up on our most popular videos from inside the Socceroos’ camp with FFA TV Rewind.

The Socceroos go on a team walk having arrived at their base in Vitoria, Brazil.
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Socceroos kick-off their boot camp in Brazil

After a long flight from Australia, the Socceroos hit the training track for the first time in Brazil on Friday night AEST time as the hard slog continues ahead of Australia’s first World Cup match on June 13 against Chile.

The Socceroos will need to improve quickly ahead of the World Cup in Brazil.
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Heat is on ahead of Chile

The Socceroos learned an important lesson against South Africa. I just hope the message has hit home when they have their third successive crack at the World Cup.

Mark Bresciano has been approached by Melbourne Heart to become their domestic marquee.
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Bresciano confirms Melbourne Heart approach

Mark Bresciano has confirmed Melbourne Heart have made contact to sound the veteran out about becoming the A-League club's new domestic marquee player, but it remains to be seen if they can prise him away from Qatar.

A new-look Socceroos will take on the World's best in Brazil.
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What’s with the negativity?

I really don't understand all the fuss about the Socceroos at the moment.

McKay played a vital role in helping Australia to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Thailand.
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Socceroos’ road to Brazil with Matt McKay

It all began on September 2, 2011 when the Socceroos kicked off their AFC Asian qualifying campaign with a home game against a spirited Thai side.

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak addresses the media throng on Australia's arrival in Vitoria.
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Socceroos arrive to riot police and helicopters

With riot police providing a private escort and helicopters overhead, the Socceroos are the first team to land in Brazil ahead of next month's World Cup.

Socceroos defender Ivan Franjic thinks Brazil and Croatia will progress from Group A at the World Cup.
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Franjic previews World Cup Group A

With Australia set to face Croatia in their final international hit-out before their first Group B match, Socceroo defender Ivan Franjic has cast his eye over Croatia’s group.

Socceroos Oliver Bozanic and Dario Vidosic enjoying the flight to Brazil.
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Come fly with the Socceroos and FFA TV!

James Holland took over the microphone on QF27 flight to South America, heading into the cockpit to chat with the pilot, through the cabin with team-mates and he caught up with a familiar face in seat 1A, Mel McLaughlin.

The Socceroos were given a rousing send off before departing for the World Cup in Brazil
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Socceroos' rousing farewell at Sydney airport

The Socceroos are bound for Brazil after being given a rousing send off on Wednesday as they head to their date with destiny at the World Cup.

Mark Bresciano and Ben Halloran address the media before the Socceroos flew out for the World Cup.
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Bresh on why Socceroos can shock

Veteran midfielder Mark Bresciano says the Socceroos are going to Brazil to "shock the world" and he is ready to deliver a few more magic moments of his own in the Green and Gold.

Winger Ben Halloran made his Socceroos debut against South Africa.
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It's surreal says Brazil-bound Socceroo speedster

The last few weeks have been a dream introduction to international football for Ben Halloran, but the forward won't allow himself to relax just yet, with the potential heartache of being excluded from Australia's final World Cup squad still a possibility.

Tim Cahill added to his all-time leading Socceroos goal tally against South Africa.
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Best is yet to come, tips Cahill

Tim Cahill isn’t concerned about criticism of Australia’s performance against South Africa on Monday night – the Socceroo talisman sees the hit-out as part of a bigger, more important, picture, reports Iain Strachan of Goal.com.