Matildas to face the world's best
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Matildas to face the world's best

The Australian women's football team, the Matildas have been pitted against Olympic champions USA and World Cup finalists Brazil following the draw for the 2008 Peace Cup.

Qantas Joeys World Cup qualifying draw
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Qantas Joeys World Cup qualifying draw

The Qantas Joeys face a tough path to the 2009 U-17 World Cup following the Asian qualifying draw overnight, with Australia grouped alongside Saudi Arabia and China - both two-time Asian Champions - and Turkmenistan.

Pim Verbeek - Q & A
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Pim Verbeek - Q & A

Pim Verbeek takes time out on his return to Sydney to give us his thoughts on the China match and what's coming up.

Aussie pair still on track for Premier League
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Aussie pair still on track for Premier League

Aussie pair Nick Carle (Bristol City) and Richard Garcia (Hull City) remains well and truly in contention for promotion to the Premier League after significant victories in The Championship on Saturday.

Schwarzer goes from villain to hero
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Schwarzer goes from villain to hero

Mark Schwarzer, the hero of Australia’s 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign, may well prove to be the difference again, despite only being two games into the 2010 campaign, after playing a leading role in the Socceroos 0-0 with China in Kunming.

Live Match Update - China v Australia - LIVE NOW
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Live Match Update - China v Australia - LIVE NOW

Don't miss Australia's crucial World Cup qualifying match against China, with our live match commentary.

Injury curse strikes again
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Injury curse strikes again

Bruce Djite is a confirmed non-starter for today's World Cup qualifier against China after suffering a hamstring injury, while doing a simple training drill on Tuesday.

World Cup Facts and Figures
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World Cup Facts and Figures

Click here to get a few facts and figures on our participation in the World Cup and against China.

100 World Cup matches for Australia
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100 World Cup matches for Australia

The Socceroos will play their 100th World Cup match tomorrow when they meet China in Kunming in a crucial 2010 World Cup qualifier starting at 5.00pm (AEDST).

McDonald ruled out of China clash
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McDonald ruled out of China clash

Australia’s strike force has suffered another blow, with Scott McDonald ruled out of the clash with China on Wednesday, after suffering a calf injury against Gretna on Sunday.

McDonald on the mark again for Celtic
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McDonald on the mark again for Celtic

Scott McDonald tuned up for Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against China with a return to goalscoring form in a 3-0 win over Gretna in the Scottish Premier League.

Injuries force trio to miss qualifier
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Injuries force trio to miss qualifier

Injuries to key players have disrupted Australia’s preparations for next Wednesday’s crucial 2010 World Cup qualifying game against China, being played in Kunming, China.

Socceroos held to a 0-0 draw
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Socceroos held to a 0-0 draw

The Socceroos have come away from their match against Singapore with a 0-0 draw at a very damp and humid National Stadium in Singapore.

Live Match Update - Singapore v Australia
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Live Match Update - Singapore v Australia

The Socceroos take on Singapore tonight (kick-off at 10.00pm AEDT) in a vital preparation game for Wednesday’s 2010 World Cup qualifier against China. Don’t miss all the action, right here on www.footballaustralia.com.au from 9.45pm, with our live text commentary of the match.

Kewell named captain for Singapore match
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Kewell named captain for Singapore match

Harry Kewell has been given a huge emotional lift by Australia coach Pim Verbeek, who has handed the midfielder the captain's armband for Saturday's international friendly against Singapore.