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When does the FIFA World Cup start and who are the favourites?

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 09 Jun 2026

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest single-sport event on the planet and has delivered numerous historical moments, from Diego Maradona's "hand of God" in 1986 to Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi ... .

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Nestory Irankunda the face of changing Socceroos at World Cup

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 08 Jun 2026

Nestory Irankunda is set for a breakout moment at the FIFA World Cup as the face of a changing Socceroos team featuring six players of African descent ... .

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Four-time veterans to late bolters, here's your Socceroos pocket guide

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 08 Jun 2026

Mat Ryan and Mathew Leckie are at a record-equalling fourth FIFA World Cup, while Cristian Volpato headlines a host of first-timers, after his late switch from Italy. Here's your complete guide to the Socceroos' World Cup squad ... .

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Socceroos fall behind before getting a draw in last match before World Cup - but ...

The Daily Mail 07 Jun 2026

The Aussies struggled early again in a worrying sign, but Tony Popovic was a very happy man come fulltime ....

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‘We looked quite good for 20 minutes’: Tony Popovic content after Socceroos draw with Switzerland

The Guardian 07 Jun 2026

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is keeping his cards close to his chest about who he will start against Turkey on 14 ...

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Woke Aussie great Craig Foster says Socceroos are too scared to say what they really ...

The Daily Mail 07 Jun 2026

Foster says worries about censorship and the safety of their families and friends are making Aussie stars stay quiet ....

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Why FIFA’s ‘hydration break’ sham is working out for the Socceroos

Sydney Morning Herald 07 Jun 2026

The introduction of the mandatory breaks – even if the weather is relatively cool – looks set to be a defining feature of this World Cup. On the early evidence, it works beautifully for Australia ....

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Socceroos draw with Swiss in final World Cup warm-up

TSN Canada 07 Jun 2026

Nestory Irankunda has put on a show as the Socceroos came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their final warm-up game ahead of the World Cup ... Popovic emptied his bench and the Socceroos held on through a Swiss flurry.

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‘Sick of it’: Socceroo Connor Metcalfe fires back at US barbs in World Cup buildup

The Observer 07 Jun 2026

Socceroos midfielder Connor Metcalfe has heard every barb coming Australia’s way from the United States – and he’s had a gutful of it ... World Cup success lies in the details for Socceroos coach Tony Popovic.

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Tete Yengi scores on debut as Socceroos sign off before World Cup with Switzerland draw

The Observer 07 Jun 2026

Striker Tete Yengi marked his Socceroos debut with a goal, as Australia salvaged a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their final World Cup warm-up in San Diego in a match that leaves coach Tony Popovic with more than one selection quandary.

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Australia turns its attention to FIFA World Cup after practice games

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 07 Jun 2026

The Socceroos have finished their warm-up games, and now turn their attention to Türkiye in their first World Cup match. So, what have we learned from their friendly games against Mexico and Switzerland? ... .

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An Australian in the US: national identity is one thing, but it’s hard to cheer ...

The Guardian 07 Jun 2026

The Socceroos playing on football’s biggest stage in my adopted country would normally have me racing to book tickets ... the Socceroos’ World Cup group match against the USA raises some questions.

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Live: Switzerland takes early lead as Volpato starts on Socceroos debut

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 06 Jun 2026

Australia's Socceroos take on Switzerland in San Diego in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup gets underway. Follow live ... .

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Socceroos legend Mark Bosnich hospitalised after World Cup promotion goes horribly wrong

The Daily Mail 06 Jun 2026

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Bosnich faces surgery after rupturing a quadriceps muscle while saving a penalty from former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan at a World Cup promotion ....

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Socceroos star labels US punditry 'rubbish' ahead of FIFA World Cup

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 06 Jun 2026

Connor Metcalfe takes aim at comments coming from US experts ahead of the Socceroos' upcoming FIFA World Cup campaign ... .