Football Australia have today announced a new four-year contract for Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold. The move, which had been widely speculated since Australia’s impressive run to the round of 16 in Qatar, means Arnold will oversee the 2023 Asian…
Socceroos success in Qatar relies on a miracle, but that might just work in their favour
Former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh once said that “being Australian is about looking after your mates, taking care of the less fortunate, supporting the underdog and enhancing the spirit that makes all Australians unique”. Rooting for the weaker side…
Kuol set to excite but question marks remain as Arnold announces World Cup squad
18-year-old Premier League-bound prodigy Garang Kuol headlines Graham Arnold’s 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup as regulars Trent Sainsbury and Tom Rogić miss out. Kuol, who will join Newcastle United from Central Coast Mariners in January, is joined…
Surprises aplenty as Socceroos squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup announced
Garang Kuol and Jason Cummings are set to make their World Cup debuts, whilst 8-cap Socceroo Mitch Langerak misses out in heartbreaking fashion as Graham Arnold named his 26-player squad for the FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar.…
Socceroos World Cup squad predictions: Injury clouds and bolters aplenty
One month out from the World Cup and there are a number of questions that still linger around Graham Arnold’s 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Key players such as Kye Rowles, Nathaniel Atkinson, Ajdin Hrustić and Harry…
Socceroos World Cup squad early predictions: Redmayne locked after Peru heroics, midfield still an issue
Following FIFA’s recent official confirmation that the national team squads for the 2022 World Cup will be comprised of 26 players, instead of 23, we start to look ahead to what the Socceroos’ roster might look like in November. For…
“It’s going to be an advantage” – Arnold reveals silver lining of Socceroos arduous qualifying campaign
Graham Arnold has stated his belief that the Socceroos will head into the 2022 FIFA World Cup with an “advantage” over his side’s opponents in Group D. Having defeated the United Arab Emirates and Peru en route to securing their…
OPINION | The Socceroos’ success could revitalise the sport in the country
The short-term euphoria Down Under is palpable, and for good reason. The long-term effects of this morning’s victory may perhaps prove more important.
Unwanted to national hero: Redmayne on penalty shootout that secured Socceroos qualification
Andrew Redmayne will never need to pay for a beer in his life after helping to send the Socceroos to the World Cup. His infamous ‘Wiggles’ penalty-saving routine gained success once again, this time on the international stage as he…