OPINION | Arnold’s ‘DNA’ jibe perfectly summarises the Socceroos’ plight

“Our best chance [to win] is the Aussie DNA. If the boys run, fight, kick against the South Americans and really play a physical game, I believe that type of thing will rattle those type of nations.” Socceroos coach Graham…

ANALYSIS | Victory against UAE delivers more questions than answers for Socceroos

Cliché often dictates that a team discovers more about themselves when the chips are down. Typically, the saying extends to assert that the most crucial individual assets of a collective unit will come to shine when a side has its…

Arnold’s helter-skelter approach illuminated the gulf between Australia and Asia’s elite

Australia’s hopes of automatically qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup were thwarted by Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan outfit as they came away 2-0 victors in front of 41,852 people at Stadium Australia. A match that will be forensically analysed incessantly…

OPINION | In their biggest game in years, the Socceroos must not slip up

World Cup qualifying. Japan. Stadium Australia. It doesn’t get any bigger than this. Looking to claw their way back into the top two spots in Group B, the task remains pretty simple for the Socceroos – beat Japan on March…

Football Australia release statement regarding Graham Arnold’s breach of self-isolation

Football Australia today have acknowledged reports today from 2GB’s Ray Hadley that Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold breached self-isolation rules after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. Arnold released a statement, apologising for his error: “I sincerely apologise for my…

“We’re going to qualify for this World Cup” – D’Agostino confident ahead of big encounter

Uncapped Socceroo and potential debutant Nick D’Agostino has signaled a statement of intent ahead of Australia’s mammoth World Cup qualifier on Thursday night against Japan. “We want to qualify for this World Cup and we’re going to qualify for this…

Graham Arnold tests positive for COVID-19

Football Australia have advised that Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has tested positive for COVID-19 prior to travelling to the Socceroos camp in Sydney. He took a PCR test yesterday. Arnold will self-isolate at home while being digitally connected to Australia’s…

“Win-win window” – Arnold on his squad for Japan, Saudi World Cup qualifiers

Kick360 takes a look at Graham Arnold’s latest Socceroos squad.

Key Takeaways: Oman vs Australia

Australia’s hopes of automatic qualification for the 2022 World Cup took a significant hit as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Oman. Aaron Mooy thought he had bailed out his teammates when he put Australia ahead with 10…

Tactical Analysis: How do the Socceroos line up in the upcoming qualifiers?

Kick360’s Jack George and Tom Williams provide their preview for the Socceroos’ upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Vietnam and Oman, presenting their preferred lineup and system of play. Football systems are all about bringing out players’ strengths while hiding their…