What’s standing between the Socceroos and the World Cup 2022 Round of 16?

As we enter the final week before the World Cup kicks off we take a look into the data surrounding each of the Socceroos group opponents and how they qualified.

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…

OPINION | How do we cover the World Cup that we’ve spent 12 years trying to ignore?

December 10, 2010 is probably a date that won’t initially stir emotions in any football fan. It should. For it was the day that the hosting rights for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups were awarded to Russia and…

Peru seals World Cup playoff berth, Australia next?

Peru has the first chance to qualify. Gianluca Lapadula got the opener and Yoshimar Yotun secured the victory 2-0 against Paraguay and sealed the half-spot to the intercontinental play-off in June. Colombia was in 6th position in the standings and…

OPINION | Why Australia must not miss another opportunity with “aspirational” 2034 World Cup bid

“The winner to organise the 2022 World Cup is… Qatar”. These words from former FIFA President Sepp Blatter were the words that shocked the planet. They were also the words that stuck a dagger into the hearts of football-loving Australians…