The Path to the Round of 16 and how Australia progresses further: 

We take a look at just what got Argentina and Australia into the round of 16, and what Australia can do to get a win

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…

Cumdog: The player behind the iconic nickname

By Petar Petrov (@PPetrov_FR) Jason Cummings became a cult hero in Australia even before his Socceroos debut. Newly hatched Socceroo Jason Cummings has been trending on Twitter over the last couple of days, but the reason why he’s been popping…

Socceroos vs Japan: Biggest test presents colossal opportunity

Despite emerging victorious in 11 consecutive World Cup Qualifiers, a Socceroos victory against Japan on Tuesday night would be sweeter than any in recent memory. Historically, this clash was the ultimate test of quality in Asia – an even battle…

Vital inclusions as Arnold selects 25-man Socceroos squad for WCQs

Socceroos manager Graham Arnold has named a 25-man squad for the Socceroos third round World Cup Qualifiers against Oman and Japan. Headlining the squad is Shanghai Port’s Aaron Mooy and Real Sociedad’s Mat Ryan while Chris Ikonomidis and Fran Karačić…

Australia vs Vietnam: Opposition Preview

After a dominant victory against China in their first match of phase three of World Cup qualifying, Australia will look to extend their nine game winning streak with a victory over Vietnam. Fresh off a 3-1 defeat away against Saudi…

“You could certainly feel the air conditioning” – Souttar on 2022 World Cup stadiums

With COVID restrictions remaining tight in Australia, Doha became the Socceroos’ alternative home base as they were offered a sneak peak of a 2022 FIFA World Cup stadium with their 3-0 victory over China in Qatar. Exposed to immense heat…

Arnold confirms 27-man squad for Socceroos WCQs against China and Vietnam

Socceroos manager Graham Arnold has named a 27-man squad for the 3rd round of World Cup qualifying against China and Vietnam. There is an Olympic feel to the squad with Denis Genreau, Daniel Arzani, Riley McGree, Harry Souttar and Mitch…

James Johnson pleads for governments to act on “facts, figures and logic” ahead of crucial qualifying campaign

After months of speculation, Football Australia CEO James Johnson has confirmed that Australia’s crucial World Cup Qualifying home fixture against China will not take place in Australia due to government concerns over quarantine exemptions and the need for players and…