Socceroos News

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal gives instructions to Wesley Sneijder during win over Chile.

Van Gaal bullish over Netherlands tactics

Louis van Gaal has defended the tactics his Netherlands side employed against Chile and insists his only concern was winning the match.

The Brazil squad celebrate after scoring a fourth goal against Cameroon.

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Brazil trounce Cameroon to top their group

Neymar was at his talismanic best as Brazil earned a 4-1 FIFA World Cup win over Cameroon to finish top of Group A.

Mexico's Andres Guardado and Javier Hernandez celebrate their team's second goal against Croatia.

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Mexico march on after beating Croatia

Mexico qualified for the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 3-1 win against Croatia in Recife on Monday.

Vicente Del Bosque is set to make a call on his coaching future with Spain.

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Del Bosque decision on future imminent

Under-fire Spain head coach Vicente Del Bosque could make a decision on his future before the end of the week.

Jedinak challenges Andres Iniesta during Australia's 3-0 loss to Spain.

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Jedinak disappointed after Spanish defeat

Crestfallen captain Mile Jedinak was unable to disguise his disappointment after leading the first Socceroos team to return home from a World Cup campaign without gaining a point.

Postecoglou looks on during Australia's 3-0 loss to Spain.

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Ange: We can bridge the gap

Ange Postecoglou knows Australia were found wanting at the FIFA World Cup but is confident they are on track to be far more competitive at Russia 2018.

Leckie put in another energetic performance against Spain in Curitiba.

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Socceroo player ratings

How did the Socceroos rate in Curitiba against Spain? Here are our individual player ratings for the clash at Arena Da Baixada.

Netherlands' Leroy Fer celebrates netting the match opener against Chile.

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Netherlands down Chile to top group

Substitutes Leroy Fey and Memphis Depay ensured the Netherlands won Group B of the FIFA World Cup by beating Chile 2-0.

Spain's Fernando Torres avoids the attention of Mile Jedinak and Alex Wilkinson.

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Classy Spain too strong for Socceroos

The Socceroos have signed off from the World Cup with a 3-0 loss to a classy Spain thanks to goals from Hyundai A-League bound David Villa, Fernando Torres and Juan Mata.

Family and friends of Socceroos at Vitoria airport en route to Curitiba.

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Socceroos’ support team!

The Socceroos may have 15,000 travelling supporters from fan groups such as the Green and Gold Army and the Fanatics in Brazil for the World Cup, but they also have a team of families and friends cheering them on.

Coach Ange Postecoglou gives instructions to his Socceroos side on the training ground.

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Ange: We're in the business of winning football games

The Socceroos are set to play Spain for the first ever time (kick-off 2am AEST), in what will be the last match of their World Cup campaign for both sides.