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Socceroos Abroad: Midweek winners and returning Socceroos this weekend

It was a positive week for Socceroos playing in midweek across the competitions, with victories in the Europa Conference League, AFC Asian Champions League Elite, and EFL Championship. There are also some important games coming up this weekend as some prepare for their first Soc

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The South Australian Socceroos connection

From the Vidmar and Aloisi brothers to former skipper Alex Tobin, South Australia has had a rich history of producing top-quality footballers for the Subway Socceroos. With Australia coming to Adelaide Oval for their crucial FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Asian Qualifier agains

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How To Watch: Australia vs China PR | FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Qualifier

The Subway Socceroos take on China PR at Adelaide Oval on Thursday, 10 October in another crucial FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Asian Qualifier.The Aussies will be desperate to bounce back and get their qualifying campaign up and running with three points after a 1-0 home defe

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Foxe, Okon and Juric on the “honour” of returning to Subway Socceroos fold

After announcing earlier in the week that Hayden Foxe, Paul Okon and Frank Juric would be joining Subway Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic’s staff, our new coaching trio are champing at the bit ahead of next week’s all-important clash with China in Adelaide. Okon (Assistant Coach

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Juric's journey: The story of our new Subway Socceroos goalkeeper coach

From the National Soccer League to the Champions League Final and the Socceroos, Frank Juric has had a long and storied career in football.Earlier this week, Juric was appointed as Goalkeeping Coach for the Subway Socceroos, joining new Head Coach Tony Popovic's backroom staff fo

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A trusted connection: Hayden Foxe's footballing journey with Tony Popovic continues

New Subway Socceroos Assistant Coach Hayden Foxe has enjoyed a long career in football both on home soil and abroad.The former Socceroo has played in top divisions in Europe, Asia and in the A-League and, since retiring, has been a very successful coach.Foxe's journey in football

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Paul Okon's journey from Socceroos player to assistant coach

A highly regarded name in Australian football and another product from the 'Golden Generation', Paul Okon will be an exciting addition to Tony Popovic's Subway Socceroos coaching staff.Having been capped 28 times in 'A' internationals for the Socceroos between 1991 and 2003, the

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Final ticket release for Subway Socceroos World Cup Qualifier in Adelaide

Football Australia is pleased to announce the final release of tickets available for the Subway Socceroos’ Round Three AFC Asian Qualifier against China PR at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Thursday, 10 October 2024 (kick-off 7:30pm local/8pm AEST). The match marks the first appearan

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Subway Socceroos Coaching Staff appointments

Football Australia welcome a number of new appointments to the Subway Socceroos’ coaching and support staff under the direction of Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach, Tony Popovic.These appointments, set to commence with Football Australia on Tuesday 1 October, reflect Popovic

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Socceroos Abroad: Irvine, McGree and Bos assist, Irankunda scores & Farrell debuts

It was another action-packed weekend for our Socceroos abroad, with Jackson Irvine, Riley McGree and Jordan Bos providing key assists, Nestory Irankunda finding the back of the net, and Olyroo Jacob Farrell making his long-awaited debut.Read on to find out about all of the Soccer

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Subway Young Socceroos qualify for AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025

The Subway Young Socceroos have qualified for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China PR 2025™ following a 0-0 draw against host Saudi Arabia at the Prince Sultan Sports City Stadium in Abha on Monday morning (AEST).The Aussies finished Group D with 10 points, level with Saudi Arabia but sec

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Young Socceroos record 2-1 comeback win over Palestine

The Subway Young Socceroos made it three consecutive wins in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China PR 2025™ Qualifiers after coming from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Palestine on Saturday morning (AEST).A stunning free-kick from Rhys Youlley of Westerlo on the stroke of half-ti

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Socceroos Abroad: Gauci debuts, Hrustic assists, Aussies face off across the globe

Joe Gauci made his long-awaited Aston Villa debut during the week, Ajdin Hrustic bagged his first assist for Salernitana, while Aussies will face off against each other in England, Scotland and Belgium this weekend.Meanwhile, Craig Goodwin is set to face Cristiano Ronaldo and Mit

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Kikianis nets twice as Subway Young Socceroos defeat Macau 2-0

The Subway Young Socceroos secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Macau in their second AFC U20 Asian Cup China PR 2025™ Qualifier of Group D on Thursday morning AEST at Abha's Prince Sultan Sports City Stadium.Centre-back Panagiotis Kikianis scored a goal in each half to maintain th

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Subway Socceroos coaching staff – update

Football Australia can confirm the following changes within the current Subway Socceroos’ coaching staff.Assistant Coaches René Meulensteen and Luke Wilkshire, Goalkeeper Coach John Crawley, Head of Sports Science Fabian Ehrmann, Senior Technical Analyst Adam Barbera and Advisor