Socceroos News

Keisuke Honda during Japan's 0-0 draw with Greece.

Honda: We lack ideas

Keisuke Honda was left frustrated by Japan's lack of creative spark in their 0-0 FIFA World Cup draw with Greece.

Halloran competes for the ball with Holland's Daley Blind.

Socceroos bringing Aussie tiki-taka to Brazil

As the Socceroos prepare to face Spain, rising star Ben Halloran believes the Aussies' new "tiki-taka" football under coach Ange Postecoglou is the best system for Australia's future development.

Mathew Leckie looks likely to replace the suspended Tim Cahill up front against Spain.

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Socceroos v Spain: 5 talking points

There is plenty to ponder for both Vicente Del Bosque and Ange Postecoglou ahead of their final game at the World Cup in Curitiba on Tuesday morning AEST.

Bresciano is hoping to be fit for Australia's match with Spain.

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FFA TV: Bresh on his injury troubles ahead of Spain

Mark Bresciano is racing the clock to be fit for Australia's final World Cup group match against Spain in Curitiba on Tuesday morning (AEST).

Jason Davidson sings the national anthem alongside Matt Leckie and Matt McKay before the Socceroos match against the Dutch.

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My Socceroo story: Jason Davidson

When Jason Davidson made his Socceroos debut against Scotland in August 2012, the defender ensured his family became just the third father-son combination to represent Australia.

Chilean players celebrate their win over Spain which sees them through to the Round of 16.

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Chile keen to avoid Brazil

Chile midfielder Carlos Carmona would like his team to avoid Brazil in the round of 16 but insists his side are focused on the Netherlands.

Italy and Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in training at the World Cup.

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Buffon: Nothing has changed for Italy

Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon believes nothing has changed for his team after their surprise 1-0 loss to Costa Rica on Friday.

Ecuador's Enner Valencia celebrates his winning goal against Honduras with teammates.

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Valencia double downs Honduras

Enner Valencia's brace led Ecuador to a 2-1 win over Honduras to keep their FIFA World Cup chances alive on Friday.

Coach Diego Simeone and striker Diego Costa celebrate during Atletico Madrid's Spanish title winning season.

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Spain will be back - Simeone

Diego Simeone has backed Spain to bounce back strongly from the side's shock exit in the first round of the FIFA World Cup.

Olivier Giroud and Mathieu Valbuena of France celebrate after defeating Switzerland.

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France overpower the Swiss

France produced a scintillating display to rout a sorry Switzerland side 5-2 and all but secure a second-round spot at the FIFA World Cup.

Roy Hodgson's England side are out of the World Cup following Costa Rica's win over Italy.

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Heskey backs Hodgson despite World Cup exit

Emile Heskey has backed England manager Roy Hodgson to stay on, despite their first-round exit at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Bryan Ruiz heads home the only goal of the game in Costa Rica's win over Italy.

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Costa Rica stun the Azzurri

Costa Rica secured a place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup and eliminated England after a surprise 1-0 win over Italy.

McGowan challenges for the ball with Daley Blind of the Netherlands.

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McGowan proving doubters wrong

He’s the joker in the Socceroo pack but makeshift right back Ryan McGowan is serious about showing the doubters he belongs at this level.

Jedinak converted from the penalty spot to give Australia a 2-1 lead against Holland.

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Socceroos vow to ‘unsettle’ classy Spain

Socceroo captain Mile Jedinak believes unsettling Spain is one of the keys to getting a famous result against the now former world champions on Monday (Tuesday 2am AEST).