Socceroos striker Adam Taggart is desperate to make it onto the field in Brazil.
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Taggart desperate for World Cup action

Not content with being a surprise inclusion in Australia's squad, Adam Taggart is so desperate to be involved in the World Cup, he's willing to play in any position for the Socceroos.

Tim Cahill attracted close attention from the Chilean defence.
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Chile player admitted cheating - Cahill

Socceroos forward Tim Cahill has claimed a Chile player admitted cheating during their 3-1 FIFA World Cup win over Australia on Friday.

David Gallop wiith Ange Postecoglou and Frank Lowy.
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The waiting is over, but our story has just begun

Like every Socceroo fan, I’m feeling excited and anxious in equal measure as we countdown the hours.

Get your own Socceroos poster signed by Mile Jedinak!
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Socceroos soar on social media

To celebrate hitting 100k followers on Twitter @Socceroos want you to have something special from team skipper Mile Jedinak - your own signed Socceroo team poster from national team captain.

Arturo Vidal remains in doubt for Chile's World Cup campaign with a knee injury.
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Vidal still a chance to play against Socceroos

The Juventus midfielder is a fitness doubt for Friday's Group B clash with Australia in Cuiaba, after undergoing an operation at the end of the Serie A season, though Chile aren't ruling him out of the group opener just yet.

Socceroos Mile Jedinak and Matthew Spiranovic in action against Croatia.
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Spiranovic: Australia embracing underdog status

Socceroos centre-back Matthew Spiranovic said he and his team-mates will embrace their underdog status at the FIFA World Cup.

Defender Alex Wilkinson will likely be charged will marking Chile's Alexis Sanchez.
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Wilko eyes Sanchez showdown

Alex Wilkinson is looking forward to the challenge of facing Alexis Sanchez but says the Socceroos can't afford to focus too much on individuals when they go up against Chile.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup finalists Spain and Netherlands will open Group B in Brazil.
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World Cup Preview: Spain v Netherlands

The opening match of Australia's Group B at the FIFA World Cup will see Spain's title defence begin on Saturday morning (AEST) against their final opponents from four years ago, the Netherlands.

Cahill joined elite company with his goal against Chile.
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Cahill's battle cry ahead of Chile

On the eve of their first World Cup match in Brazil, talisman Tim Cahill has issued an inspiring rallying cry to his inexperienced Socceroo teammates.

The Socceroos train in Vitoria ahead of their World Cup opener against Chile.
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Socceroos v Chile: A bluffer’s guide

Want to impress your mates with your footy knowledge ahead of Australia’s opening World Cup clash with Chile? Then we have the answer.

The Socceroos are preparing for a tough World Cup opener against Chile.
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World Cup preview: Socceroos v Chile

Ange Postecoglou's new-look Socceroos are likely to be tested to the limit when their World Cup campaign begins against Chile on Friday.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup got off to a glitzy start in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Spectacular World Cup opening

The World Cup kicked off this morning with a flashy opening ceremony featuring music stars, traditional Brazilian capoeira performers, acrobats, gymnasts, stilt walkers, doves of peace and a giant LED football.

Mauricio Pinilla fires a shot in Chile's recent friendly against Germany.
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Pinilla: ‘Chile not thinking about losing’

Chile are focused solely on their FIFA World Cup opener against the Socceroos on Friday, according to Chilean forward Mauricio Pinilla, who hasn’t entertained the possibility of losing to the unfancied Aussies.

The Socceroos receive instructions from coaching staff during training in Vitoria.
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Ange’s men to fight attacking fire with fire

Socceroos assistant coach Aurelio Vidmar says Australia won't be afraid of an 'aggressive' style of attack from Chile when the two sides meet on Friday.

Dario Vidosic addresses media ahead of the Socceroos World Cup opener against Chile.
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Vidosic talks up Socceroo ‘one-percenters’

Ange Postecoglou’s plan was to wring every little advantage possible out of his World Cup preparation, and World Cup hopeful Dario Vidosic says these ‘one-percenters’ will give Australia a crucial edge.