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Submit your messages for the Socceroos ahead of Japan qualifier here!

Ahead of the Socceroos' huge FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Japan, you have an exclusive opportunity to share a message of support for the team! To share your message: 1. Write a clear message of support on an A4 sheet of paper, using a thick black 'sharpie' pen. 2.

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Socceroos v Saudi Arabia match details confirmed

The kick-off time and location for Australia's final AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar Group B fixture has been locked in. Following their penultimate Round 3 matchup against Japan at Stadium Australia on March 24, the Socceroos will travel to Jeddah to face Saudi Arabia at

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Quiz: Name every Socceroos FIFA World Cup Qualifier opponent

Since our first FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign in 1965, we've travelled to almost every continent in the quest to qualify for the most prestigious event on the sporting calendar. Along the way we've faced 38 different nations, playing nearly 150 games in total. Ahead

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Aussies Abroad Wrap: Rukavytsya breaks record, Boyle & King contribute in the final third

Nikita Rukavytsya grabbed a game-winning brace to become Israeli football's foreign goalscoring king, while Martin Boyle found the back of the net and Joel King set up his first goal in Denmark during a big weekend of Aussies Abroad action. Watch their highlights in the playe

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'I was ready to quit': Trent Sainsbury's painful introduction to Europe

Since the days of the National Soccer League, it has been very common for established professionals to move to Europe from Australia’s top league. While most players' first moves to a European club marks the beginning of a dream come true, they can come with a baptism of fire:

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Looking back: The Socceroos who started our qualifier v Honduras

Stadium Australia has been the host to some of the Socceroos greatest victories and biggest moments. Matches such as the 2005 Uruguay play-off, the 2015 Asian Cup Final against Korea, and the late Josh Kenedy winner against Iraq to qualify for the 2014 World Cup all come to mi

Trent Sainsbury tackles Kylian Mbappé at the 2018 World Cup

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From marking Mbappé to his biggest regret: Trent Sainsbury's rollercoaster 2018

In June 2018 Trent Sainsbury’s stock rose as high as it had ever been. Vintage performances against France and Denmark in the FIFA World Cup had taken Australia – and a lot of the footballing world – by storm. Here was an Australia footballer, in his mid-twenties, showing c

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Aussies Abroad: Boyle nets winner in important Al Faisaly victory

Socceroos forward Martin Boyle netted a first-half winner as Al Faisaly FC climbed out of the relegation zone in Saudi Arabia on Sunday morning (AEDT). Boyle’s decisive effort in the first half saw the Saudi Pro League club claim their first win since February 6th and now move

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Aussies Abroad Preview: Karacic & McGree prep for promotion six-pointers

This upcoming weekend will see a few of our Socceroos play direct promotion rivals, in a shootout for top-flight football. Fran Karacic good take a huge step towards securing Serie A football with victory at Cremonese, while Riley McGree will be hoping to return from injury a

Joel King chases down an Egyptian opponent at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics

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Joel King: Europe was the one thing on my mind

It’s a common thing to think about your dreams, hopes, and goals when you’re growing up.

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'That was really special': Aziz Behich answers fan questions on Instagram Q & A

From his favourite player, to toughest opponent and best roommate, Aziz Behich took the time to answer some Socceroos fan questions during an Instagram Q & A. You can watch the full story here or read on to check out all of Aziz's responses. Q: Who was your favourit

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How Socceroos fans can buy a ticket and donate to the Pararoos

Socceroos fans who purchase tickets for Australia v Japan at Stadium Australia will be donating to a top cause in the process. Football Australia can confirm that $1 from every ticket sold to the Thursday, 24 March meeting between the Socceroos and Samurai Blue in Sydney will

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Quiz: How many Socceroos goalscorers v Japan can you name?

With the Socceroos are heading to Stadium Australia on March 24 for a massive FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Japan, it's time to test your knowledge on our past match-ups with the Samurai Blue. You have five minutes to try and name every Australian goalscorer against Japan

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Aussies Abroad Podcast: Joel King kicking off his first European adventure

2022 got itself off to a flyer for Joel King, with a surprise Socceroos debut and transfer to Denmark arriving in a matter of weeks. On episode three of the Socceroos Podcast: Aussies Abroad Edition, we catch up with the young fullback to see how life is treating him in Europe

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Aussies Abroad Wrap: Wright and Dougall inspired displays, debut victory for Degenek

Read and watch our wrap of the weekend's Aussies Abroad action now! Kenny Dougall and Bailey Wright contributed to important goals to headline the action, while the MLS' 30th campaign got underway, with Milos Degenek and his side making a huge statement. Watch all the best