Chile vs Australia, World Cup, Round 1, 13th Jun 2014

The Socceroos train in Vitoria ahead of their World Cup opener against Chile.

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 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.

Corica believes Australia's ability to keep the ball will be vital to their chances against Chile.

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EXCLUSIVE: How the Socceroos can counter Chile’s hot press

Steve Corica says Australia’s ability to keep possession under pressure from high-pressing Chile offers the Socceroos their best chance of blunting ‘La Roja’ in the sides’ opening group match at the World Cup.

Tim Cahill's aerial prowess will be a vital weapon for the Socceroos in Brazil.

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Crosses vital to Socceroos’ chances

Former international Mile Sterjovski has urged Ange Postecoglou's men to cross the ball more when they go up against Chile, the Netherlands and Spain at the World Cup.

James Troisi vies for the ball in Australia's international against South Africa.

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Socceroos can tame Chile stars

With the Socceroos just four days away from opening their fourth World Cup campaign attacker James Troisi says Australia are well prepared for the challenge ahead.