Socceroos News

Kuwait's Jarah Alateeqi shoots during a 2011 Asian Cup qualifier against the Socceroos.

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New Kuwait coach coy ahead of Socceroo opener

New Kuwait coach Nabil Maaloul has insisted his players are ready to face Asian Cup hosts Australia in the tournament opener on Friday but was tightlipped on the tactics he'll use against the Socceroos.

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak leads the team during training in Melbourne.

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Socceroos have done their homework on "tricky" Kuwait

Mile Jedinak says Australia have done their home work thoroughly on Kuwait, but the Socceroos remain wary of their Asian Cup opponents potentially springing a surprise in their first competitive match under a new coach.

Mark Milligan and Bader Al Mutwa jostle for the ball when the Socceroos played Kuwait in an Asian Cup qualifier in 2006.

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Socceroos v Kuwait match facts

Opta Data has all the stats for the Asian Cup starting with the tournament opener between the Socceroos and Kuwait on Friday night.

Tim Cahill with the Socceroos mascot 'Nutmeg' at the Football Fan Park in Melbourne.

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Football Fan Parks re-open for Asian Cup kick-off

Fans in Melbourne have the chance to experience the excitement of the biggest football tournament ever to be staged in Australia eight hours before Friday’s kick-off between the Socceroos and Kuwait at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium with an interactive Football Fan Park opening at

Socceroos players celebrate after Mile Jedinak's goal against Holland at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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Kossie: How our Socceroos can win the Asian Cup

There's been plenty of talk in the media about the cultural and political significance of the Asian Cup and its impact on mainstream Australia, here and abroad. And rightly so.

Ange Postecoglou says there are no distractions within the Socceroos camp.

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Socceroos ready to feel the love, says Ange

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou has settled on his starting XI and hopes "the love" of a home crowd will lift his team to greater heights when they open the Asian Cup tomorrow night.

Mile Jedinak salutes Socceroos fans at the World Cup.

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NFL star gives Socceroos shout-out

The Socceroos will have at least one high-profile follower during the Asian Cup, with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealing he uses the side while playing FIFA on Xbox.

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Kuwait: a tactical overview

Kuwait generally play a 4-2-3-1 - using that formation throughout the Gulf Cup - but the side plays with an extraordinary amount of freedom, especially in the attacking third.

Tonight's Asian Cup opener between the Socceroos and Kuwait is officially sold out.

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Socceroo excitement ramps up on Twitter

Asian Cup fever has well and truly kicked in with the Socceroos just days away from kicking off the tournament against Kuwait in Melbourne.

Tim Cahill passes the ball during a Socceroos training session in Melbourne.

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Cahill relishing Socceroo mentoring role

For Australian supporters throughout the country and across the world, Tim Cahill has one job to do at this month's AFC Asian Cup - score the goals to fire the Socceroos to glory.