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Qantas Young Socceroos get fair draw for AFC Championship

The Qantas Young Socceroos (Under 19) have drawn Jordan, Thailand and Uzbekistan in the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) Under 19 Championship to be held in Saudi Arabia later this year.

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Viduka scores in front of national team boss

Mark Viduka showed Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek just what a benefit he could be still to the Australian national team with a goalscoring performance for Newcastle United on Saturday.

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Socceroos to play Iraq at Suncorp Stadium

Queensland’s sporting fans will get their chance to support the Socceroos campaign to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup after today’s announcement that Suncorp Stadium will host the blockbuster match between Australia and Iraq on Sunday 1 June, which will be presented by FOXTEL

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Socceroos to play Ghana and China in Sydney

The defining moment of the Australia’s 2010 World Cup campaign could take place in Sydney after today’s announcement of two blockbuster matches in May and June that will be presented by FOXTEL.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.