World Cup Dossier - Germany
1260011706

World Cup Dossier - Germany

Australia's group opponent Germany has been one of the most consistent World Cup performers over the years having won the title on three occasions, made the final on four others and made the semi-finals in 10 of the 17 tournaments they have competed in.

World Cup Dossier - Ghana
1260011329

World Cup Dossier - Ghana

A look at Ghana, who will play Australia in the group stages of the 2010 World Cup. It is somewhat remarkable that Ghana, which is a four-time African Nations Cup champion, has only ever qualified for one World Cup, that being in 2006.

World Cup Dossier - Serbia
1260011074

World Cup Dossier - Serbia

A look at Serbia, who will play Australia in the group stages of the 2010 World Cup. erbia competes under a Serbia banner for the first time in 2010, having previously made World Cups as part of Serbia and Montenegro, FYR Yugoslavia and Yugoslavia.

Brazil faces Group of Death
1260010918

Brazil faces Group of Death

The World Cup 'Group of Death' reared its ugly head and left Brazil facing a tough task to progress to the knockout stage in South Africa next year.

England gets good draw
1260010691

England gets good draw

England will open its quest to lift the World Cup by tackling the United States in Rustenburg on Saturday, June 12.

Low expectations high
1260008229

Low expectations high

Germany coach Joachim Low expects his side's Group D to be one of the tightest next summer, predicting a battle to the very end.

Qantas Socceroos announce Base Camp
1259934143

Qantas Socceroos announce Base Camp

A secluded wildlife and fishing lodge in rural Johannesburg will be the base camp for the Qantas Socceroos during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Head Coach Pim Verbeek announced on Thursday.

Australia drawn in Pot Two
1259812938

Australia drawn in Pot Two

Portugal and France have been left unseeded for Friday's World Cup draw in Cape Town, while the Qantas Socceroos have been placed in pot two alongside the other three Asian qualifiers as well as New Zealand, the USA, Mexico and Honduras.

This Week in Australian Football Weekly
1259776161

This Week in Australian Football Weekly

With finals places up for grabs, escape plans from cellar-dwellers, and a World Cup in the background, it’s shaping up as a very interesting Round 17 for the Hyundai A-League.

Qantas Socceroos Abroad Round-Up
1256752707

Qantas Socceroos Abroad Round-Up

A round up of how the Qantas Socceroos performed abroad this week.

2009 Football Hall of Fame
1256241842

2009 Football Hall of Fame

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today honoured its past by paying tribute to some of its greats.

Broxham presents $3000 football pack thanks to NAB
1256230181

Broxham presents $3000 football pack thanks to NAB

Knox City Soccer Club has won $1,500 worth of football equipment and $1,500 in a NAB Community Fee Saver Account, thanks to Melbourne Victory young gun Leigh Broxham, who is the second nominee for the 2009/10 NAB Young Footballer of the Year.

Qantas unveils Socceroos Boeing 747
1256225590

Qantas unveils Socceroos Boeing 747

Qantas today unveiled one of its first ever Qantas Socceroos Boeing 747-400 aircraft, painted in the colours of the team with a good luck message, at Melbourne Airport in preparation for the FIFA World Cup in 2010.

Footballers unite for 'Come Play!' auction
1256088143

Footballers unite for 'Come Play!' auction

Football Federation Australia (FFA) invites all Australians to 'Come Play!' in an effort to help raise funds for local communities in Samoa and Indonesia to rebuild and re-equip their sporting facilities following the recent natural disasters, through an online charity auction.

Qantas Socceroos stay stingy
1255643060

Qantas Socceroos stay stingy

Australian captain Lucas Neill says the Qantas Socceroos are building a strong reputation as a team that is difficult to score against which he believes will hold the team in good stead for the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa.