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Perth Stadium Sells Out for Socceroos’ Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Japan

Football Australia is pleased to confirm that tickets for tonight’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Asian Qualifier between the Subway Socceroos and Japan at Optus Stadium have officially sold out.This sell-out highlights the love Australia has for the Subway Socceroos’ World Cup ambitions

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Match Preview: Australia v Japan | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier™

It is crunch time for the Subway Socceroos, as they prepare to take on top-ranked Asian opposition Japan in an all-important FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Asian Qualifier in Perth on Thursday night.Australia are currently second in Group C.

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Circati: Returning for the Socceroos in Perth was always my goal

Subway Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati said that he always had this international window in mind when plotting a path back after rupturing his ACL in September.The 21-year-old was speaking to media in his hometown of Perth ahead of the team’s all-important FIFA World Cup 20

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Taggart: It’s a very special opportunity to play in Perth

Subway Socceroos striker Adam Taggart said that it was a “very special opportunity” to have the chance to play Japan, and potentially qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, in his home town of Perth.Taggart was speaking to media on Wednesday morning ahead of the decisive clash on

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Burgess: I’m buzzing to be back in Perth with the Socceroos

Every time you come into Socceroos camp, there’s a real buzz and excitement and it always puts a smile on your face.GET AUSTRALIA v JAPAN TICKETSIt’s great to see the boys again.

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Teague: Irvine's absence provides an opportunity for someone to step up

Subway Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague said he was delighted to be back in camp for a second straight window and is looking forward to the challenge of facing Japan in Perth on Thursday night.READ MORE: Ryan: I have full belief in myself and in my teammatesREAD MORE: Tony Popovi

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Degenek: There are two games separating us from going to a World Cup directly

Subway Socceroos defender Milos Degenek said he is anticipating a tough but equally open game against Japan, regardless of their personnel.With the likes of Takumi Minamino (AS Monaco) and Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton & Hove Albion) not selected by Japan having already secured FIFA Wor

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Boyle: These are the games you can be a hero

Subway Socceroo Martin Boyle said that he was incredibly excited to take on Japan on Thursday evening in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifier.He was speaking to media in Perth on Monday ahead of the all-important game at Perth Stadium.He also reflected on the last qualificati

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Ryan: I have full belief in myself and in my teammates

Subway Socceroos captain and goalkeeper Maty Ryan said that the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifier against Japan on Thursday evening is “massive”. He spoke to media on Monday morning in Perth where the team is preparing to take on their top-ranked Asian opposition.He also touched on

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Popovic: To be the best, we have to beat the best

Subway Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic said that his latest squad can show how much they have improved since October when they take on Japan on Wednesday evening.Popovic was speaking to media in Perth after the final 26-player squad for the June international window was announc

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Subway Australian U23 Squad Update - Korea Republic Fixtures

Subway Australian U23s Head Coach, Tony Vidmar has been required to make a change to his 23-player squad for a series of fixtures with Korea Republic during the June FIFA Men’s International Window.Mohamed Toure (Randers FC) has been called up to the senior national team and will

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Subway Young Socceroos Squad Update - Argentina Fixtures

Subway Young Socceroos’ Head Coach, Trevor Morgan has been required to make changes to his squad as part of his side’s FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™ preparations, during the June FIFA Men’s International Window.Paul Okon-Engstler (S.L Benfica) has been called up to the senior na

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Tony Popovic names Subway Socceroos squad to face Japan and Saudi Arabia

Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach, Tony Popovic has named an extended 26-player squad ahead of Australia’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 fixtures against Japan and Saudi Arabia. The June FIFA Men’s International Window will see the Subway Socceroos play their final Round Three qu

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Squad Notes: Six Socceroos return while two players earn maiden call-up

Subway Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic has announced a 26-player squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.READ MORE: Tony Popovic names Subway Socceroos squad to face Japan and Saudi ArabiaThe announcement comes on the back of a two-

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Australia U18 Squad Update – UEFA Friendship Cup 2025

Football Australia has been required to make two changes to its selected 20-player squad for the UEFA Friendship Cup 2025, to be held in Nyon, Switzerland from 30 May – 11 June.Daniel Graskoski (Melbourne Victory FC) and Lachlan Charles (Melbourne City FC) have been required to s