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How the Socceroos can qualify: Group C equation

Australia's 1-1 draw with Denmark in Samara last night means the Socceroos are still in the hunt to qualify from Group C. WRAP: Socceroos still alive after thrilling draw with Denmark READ: What's next for the Socceroos? WATCH: Bert van Marwijk's post-match press confere

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Opponent Watch: Peru bow out before Socceroos clash

Peru’s 36-year FIFA World Cup™ dream was crushed at the Ekaterinburg Arena earlier this morning, as the South Americans went down 1-0 to France. Kylian Mbappe’s first half tap in was the winning, history-making moment in an entrancing contest in Sochi.

Australian players get around Mile Jedinak after his goal.

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Socceroos still alive after thrilling draw with Denmark

The Socceroos remain alive at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Denmark in Samara on Thursday night. In another rousing performance in Russia, the Socceroos recovered from falling behind inside seven minutes before showing great resolve to get

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‘The best performance by a winger at the FIFA World Cup™ so far’

He might play in the Bundesliga and be one of the more experienced players in the Socceroos squad but Mathew Leckie’s performance in the draw with Denmark was a real coming-of-age for the winger. While the official FIFA man-of-the-match was Christian Eriksen, the 27-year-old f

The Socceroos get around skipper Mile Jedinak after his penalty.

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‘We deserved more’: van Marwijk reacts to draw with Denmark

Bert van Marwijk says he’s disappointed the Socceroos didn’t take all three points against Denmark, believing they did enough to claim victory in their Group C clash at the FIFA World Cup™ on Thursday. Despite falling behind early to a Christian Eriksen stunner, Australia regr

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What’s next for the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup™?

The Socceroos kept their hopes of a berth in the Round of 16 alive with their pulsating 1-1 draw against Denmark in Samara on Thursday night (AEST). It was an excellent performance from Bert van Marwijk’s side, who were unlucky not to take all three points after dominating the

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WATCH: van Marwijk’s reaction as Socceroos are held by Denmark

Bert van Marwijk couldn’t fault his players’ effort and felt they deserved more than just a draw against Denmark after it finished 1-1 in their FIFA World Cup™ clash in Samara on Thursday night (AEST). Mile Jedinak’s penalty cancelled out Christian Eriksen’s early opener befor

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Poll results: Fans vote for Cahill call-up

We're not too far away from the Socceroos' second Group C FIFA World Cup™ match against Denmark, live at 10pm on SBS and Optus Sport. Before the crucial encounter against the Scandinavian nation, we asked you - the fans - to vote for who you think should be in Bert van Marwij

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Milicic's clue for Denmark approach

Ante Milicic has absorbed his fair share of huge football matches from the Socceroos dugout in recent times. But the Socceroos Assistant Coach says tonight's encounter with Denmark will be bigger than anything he's ever faced. TALKING POINTS: Van Marwijk's change up that co

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'I'm not convinced anymore': Dane worried by Socceroos

Hyundai A-League star Michael Jakobsen was confident Denmark would beat Australia comfortably at the World Cup, but the Socceroos' performance against France now has him less convinced. Australia's display against one of the tournament favourites in Kazan on Saturday drew prai

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How to watch, follow Socceroos v Denmark

The Socceroos will be in search of a vital win against their Scandinavian opponents tonight to keep their FIFA World Cup™ dream alive. It will be the fourth meeting between Australia and Denmark in Thursday night's clash at the Samara Arena, with the Socceroos last tasting vic

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Russia Watch: Heartbreak for Iran, another Ronaldo record

Despite two valiant displays from Iran and Morocco, Spain and Portugal were overnight victors in Group B, while Luis Suarez got off the mark in Uruguay's win over Saudi Arabia. Here's our wrap of the overnight action: READ: Update on 2018 FIFA World Cup™ broadcast details

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Aussie fans won't intimidate us: Denmark star

The Samara Arena will resemble a sea of green and gold when Australia takes on Denmark tonight. Socceroos' fans are set to outnumber their counterparts by as many as 12 to one in their all-important Group C affair, but Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel isn't concerned. P

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Day 32 Wrap: All eyes on Denmark for Socceroos

The Socceroos' tournament fate will go on the line against Denmark tonight, but there was a relaxed atmosphere among the players as Bert van Marwijk's side completed their MD-1 training session. Here’s a wrap of Day 32 in Socceroos camp, brought to you by Caltex.

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Van Marwijk: Socceroos must create more chances against Denmark

Bert van Marwijk says a repeat of the performance against France is the bare minimum for the Socceroos as they look to keep their FIFA World Cup™ hopes alive against Denmark on Thursday night (AEST). Australia takes on Denmark at 10pm on Thursday in Samara – live on SBS and Op