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The history of the Socceroos name

While we are celebrating 100 years of our first Australian Men's National Team 'A' International, it is worth noting that the 'Socceroos' nickname does not date back that long...  So where did the name Socceroos come from, and when? Two simple questions, you might think, bu

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WATCH: Socceroos v Peru | Mini Match

Still can't get over those scenes against Peru? We don't blame you. Experience it all over again by watching the full mini match in the player above!  

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WATCH: Australia U23's suffer semi final heartbreak against Saudi Arabia

The Australia U23's have been defeated 2-0 by Saudi Arabia in the Semi Finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 on Wednesday night.  Watch all of the key moments in the player above.  Despite a positive start from Trevor Morgan's outfit, Saudi Arabia struck the openi

Bailey Wright celebrates the Socceroos World Cup Playoff win
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Wright says World Cup qualification will ‘inspire’ future generations

Socceroos defender Bailey Wright said qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar™ in such dramatic fashion will inspire young footballers for years to come. A 5-4 victory over Peru in the penalty shootout sent the Socceroos to a fifth-consecutive World Cup. Against all th

Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold
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Graham Arnold: This is one of the greatest achievements ever

After overcoming the challenges of an up and down qualification campaign, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold was full of praise for his players following their dramatic shootout victory over Peru. 1,008 days and 20 qualifying games after the journey to Qatar began, the Socceroos se

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'It's inspirational for our team': U23's approach high-stakes semi-final buoyed by Socceroos success

Like hundreds of thousands back at home, the Australia U23's watched on as the Socceroos booked their spot at the FIFA World Cup Less than two days later, it's their turn to make history. Trevor Morgan's side take on Saudi Arabia in the Semi-Finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup

The Socceroos: Australia's Most Watched
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The Socceroos: Australia's Most Watched

The Socceroos historic victory against Peru, which sealed Australia’s place at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, had Australians glued to their screens with Network 10’s broadcast reaching 568,000 viewers nationally, making it the most watched program of the morning with 70.2% shar

Awer Mabil celebrates scoring in the Socceroos World Cup Playoff penalty shootout
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"It's the biggest achievement so far in my career" Awer Mabil reflects on defeating Peru

After qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, defeating Peru on penalties in Qatar. Awer Mabil was a vital part on the Socceroos road to Qatar.  Born in the Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya. His family had fled the civil war in Sudan and the camp would be his home for the next 10 years.

Andrew Redmayne after saving the winning penalty to send Australia to the World Cup
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How the Socceroos 'planned' Redmayne's heroics months in advance

Substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne became an instant hero for the entire country after making the match-winning save in the shootout against Peru, but he revealed that the tactic had been planned for months.  WATCH: Socceroos v Peru | Full Match Highlights | FIFA World C

Qatar Quest Complete: Socceroos Secure Qualification To Fifth Consecutive FIFA World Cup™
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Qatar Quest Complete: Socceroos Secure Qualification To Fifth Consecutive FIFA World Cup™

Australia’s Socceroos, with a world ranking of No. 42, secured qualification for a fifth consecutive FIFA World Cup™ on Tuesday morning (AEST), recording a historic victory 5-4 over world-ranked No.

WATCH: Australia qualify for Qatar after Redmayne shootout heroics
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WATCH: Australia qualify for Qatar after Redmayne shootout heroics

The Socceroos have done it.  Australia have qualified for a fifth-consecutive World Cup after Andrew Redmayne’s penalty shoot-out heroics sealed victory over Peru in Qatar.  Watch the highlights in the player above!  After 1,008 days of World Cup qualifying and in the So

Graham Arnold & Jason Davidson pre-match press conference | Socceroos v Peru
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WATCH: Graham Arnold & Jason Davidson pre-match press conference | Socceroos v Peru

Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold and defender Jason Davidson speak to the media ahead of Australia's FIFA World Cup Play-off against Peru.

Socceroos Sideline | Australia v UAE
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WATCH: Socceroos Sideline | Australia v UAE

Presenting 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙨 𝙎𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚, an exclusive behind the scenes look at our FIFA World Cup play-off triumph over the UAE.

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The 'difficult' life experiences behind Degenek's passionate World Cup push

"As people say it's a dog-eat-dog world and that's the way I've been brought up: if there's something you need, go out of your way to get it." As the Socceroos approach their do-or-die FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off in Doha, Milos Degenek is happy to admit that it will be

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Match Preview: Socceroos v Peru

It all comes down to this.  The Socceroos are only one win away from qualifying for their fifth-consecutive World Cup with a one-off intercontinental play-off against Peru on Tuesday morning at 4am (AEST) looming as the final hurdle. After beating the UAE 2-1 in a tense Asi