Socceroos News

Belgium's Divock Origi came off the bench to score the winner against Russia.

Belgium scrape past Russia

A late goal from substitute Divock Origi ensured Belgium booked their place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win over Russia.

Postecoglou is desperate for Australia to improve their winning record at the FIFA World Cup.

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Ange fired up by poor record at World Cups

Despite much acclaim from home and abroad during this tournament, Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou wants desperately to improve on Australia’s win-loss ratio at World Cups as the green and gold prepare to play Spain in Curitiba.

Spain's players in training ahead of match with the Socceroos.

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Del Bosque unsure over Xavi and Casillas

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque is in the dark as to whether Xavi Hernandez and Iker Casillas will call time on their international careers.

Jedinak says the Socceroos aren't focussing on the farcical pitch situation in Curitiba.

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Socceroos untroubled by pitch farce

The Socceroos aren’t focussing on the farcical situation of being unable to train on the stadium surface in Curitiba 24 hours before Australia face reigning world champions Spain in their final Group B clash of the World Cup.

Davidson takes on Arjen Robben during Australia's clash with the Netherlands.

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Davidson: “Japan made me the player I am today”

The sun and sand of Brazil might be a far cry from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo but for Jason Davidson, he knows he probably wouldn't be experiencing one if it wasn't for the other.

Franjic during his World Cup debut against Chile.

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Franjic on SBS TV for Spain game

In a treat for Aussie fans, Socceroo Ivan Franjic will be a special guest on SBS TV's coverage of Australia’s final World Cup group match against Spain on Tuesday morning (starting 1.30am AEST).

The Socceroos train in Vitoria ahead of their final World Cup clash against Spain.

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Bluffer’s guide: Socceroos v Spain

Impress your mates by rattling off Socceroo insights, stats and historical facts ahead of the big game against the Spaniards on Tuesday morning (2am AEST) in Curitiba.

Bresciano challenges for the ball with Holland's Nigel De Jong.

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Bresciano unlikely to face Spain

Australia midfielder Mark Bresciano conceded on Saturday that he has probably played the last FIFA World Cup match of his career.

Dutch captain Robin van Persie celebrates his goal against the Socceroos.

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Netherlands 'will go for it', says Van Persie

Netherlands captain Robin van Persie said they will aim to beat Chile, despite knowing a draw will see them top their FIFA World Cup group.

Costa Rica celebrate their 1-0 victory over Italy.

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Costa Rica furious at FIFA doping directive

A directive from FIFA that seven Costa Rica players undergo doping tests following their 1-0 win over Italy has incensed the CONCACAF team.

Nigeria's Peter Odemwingie celebrates the solitary goal in the Group F match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Nigeria knock-out Bosnia-Herzegovina

Nigeria downed Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 on Saturday to significantly increase their chances of progressing at the FIFA World Cup.

German striker Miroslav Klose netted a late equlaiser to earn his team a point against Ghana in Group G.

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Klose rescues Germany against Ghana

Miroslav Klose became the FIFA World Cup's joint leading goalscorer as Germany drew 2-2 with Ghana in a pulsating Group G encounter.

Halloran during a Socceroos training session in Vitoria.

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Socceroos remain focussed ahead of Spain

The Socceroos’ clash with Spain is far from a dead rubber with the players focussed on finishing off the campaign finishing higher than the Spanish, says winger Ben Halloran.