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28 days to go: Mark Milligan's FIFA World Cup story

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is fast approaching and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with Mark Milligan, one of Australia’s most consistent players over th

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Squad Status: 975min puzzle falling into place for Aussie defence

Bert van Marwijk has confirmed his extended 26-man Caltex Socceroos squad that will head to Turkey for a pre-FIFA World Cup training camp and he’s included nine defensive options. With Matthew Jurman and Trent Sainsbury finally back to full fitness, albeit having played just 9

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Brillante: Hyundai A-League return earned me World Cup chance

Sydney FC star Josh Brillante has credited his success with the Sky Blues as a key factor in his Socceroos selection for their pre-World Cup training camp in Turkey next month.

Mile Jedinak celebrates his goal with Jack Grealish

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Jedinak lauded for ‘best on ground’ play-off display

Caltex Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak has come in for big praise from English press and Aston Villa fans alike for his ‘man mountain’ of a performance to send his club to Wembley. Jedinak’s first leg goal against Middlesbrough in the Championship promotion play-off semi-final

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'King among men' Jedinak puts in Villa into play-off final

Mile Jedinak's first-leg winner proved the difference as Aston Villa held on for a 1-0 aggregate victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off semi-finals. The Caltex Socceroos skipper headed in the only goal at the Riverside Stadium on the weekend and it was all Vil

Mat Ryan acknowledges the fans at the bet365 Stadium.

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Socceroos Spotlight: Aussie legend backs huge Ryan move

Mat Ryan's exceptional debut season at Brighton and Hove Albion should have him on the radar of a Premier League giant, according to an Australian footballing legend. And as we explore in Socceroos Spotlight, the future is looking just as bright for two other local products on

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Opponent Watch: Pogba ready to 'boss' FIFA World Cup

France star Paul Pogba has issued an ominous warning a month out from the FIFA World Cup, promising to take a stranglehold on the tournament. Meanwhile, the fallout from Paolo Guerrero's drugs ban has seen an unassuming Japanese bystander become the target of Peruvian rage, wh

Mile Sterjovski: A solid contributor for the Socceroos over many seasons, Sterjovski wore the Green and Gold 38 times, scoring six goals.

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29 days to go: Mile Sterjovski’s FIFA World Cup story

It’s less than a month until the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup.

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Squad Status: Ryan scoops No.3 PL ranking heading into World Cup

Bert van Marwijk has confirmed his extended 26-man Caltex Socceroos squad and three goalkeepers are on the plane to Turkey for a pre-FIFA World Cup training camp. Mathew Ryan, Danny Vukovic and Brad Jones are the three who now look set, injuries aside, to make the final 23-man

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The data behind Cahill’s Caltex Socceroos selection

Tim Cahill has allayed any fears of his lack of game-time for the FIFA World Cup, revealing his training data at Millwall was sent back to Caltex Socceroos coaching staff on a daily basis to monitor his fitness. Cahill was on Tuesday named in Bert van Marwijk’s 26-man squad wh

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Opinion: 15 'probables' for Russia leaves 11 fighting for spots

Six players had their FIFA World Cup dreams dashed on Tuesday following the announcement of Bert van Marwijk’s 26-man Caltex Socceroos squad for this month’s training camp in Turkey. Jamie Maclaren, Apostolos Giannou, Mitch Langerak, Alex Gersbach, Bailey Wright and Aleksandar

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Confirmed: Van Marwijk's six outs in Caltex Socceroos 26-man squad

Australia, this is the 26-man Caltex Socceroos squad Bert van Marwijk has named to head to Turkey for a pre-FIFA World Cup training camp. With all-time leading goalscorer Tim Cahill included in the extended squad, there is also room for Hyundai A-League hotshot Daniel Arzani a

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'He has a unique quality': Denmark legend sings Arzani praise

Daniel Arzani’s unique talent and ability to be a game-changer makes him a must for the Caltex Socceroos FIFA World Cup squad, according to former Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen. Arzani remains in contention for a spot on the plane to Russia after being named in Bert van M

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Caltex honours Tim Cahill transforming into ‘Cahilltex’ ahead of FIFA World Cup

Australia’s greatest footballer Tim Cahill has been honoured on Tuesday in a world-first tribute by Caltex Australia, the naming-rights partner of the Caltex Socceroos. The grand gesture has seen five of Caltex’s marquee sites across the country given a makeover in honour of t

Luke Wilkshire celebrates scoring for the Socceroos against Japan at Brisbane Stadium in 2012.

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30 days to go: Luke Wilkshire’s FIFA World Cup story

It’s less than a month until the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup.