Socceroos News

World reacts to Cahill's landmark achievement

The FIFA World Cup™ dream is over for the Socceroos after Bert van Marwijk’s side were defeated 2-0 by Peru in Sochi this morning. Goals from Andre Carrillo and Paolo Guerrero proved decisive for the Peruvians, who marked their first FIFA World Cup™ in 36 years with a win.

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WATCH: Bert van Marwijk reacts to Socceroos’ loss

The Socceroos have seen their 2018 FIFA World Cup™ dreams ended on Wednesday morning (AEST), falling 2-0 to Peru in Sochi. Goals from Andre Carrillo and Paolo Guerrero gave the South Americans the edge, while France and Denmark played out a 0-0 draw in Group C's other gam

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Socceroos can repeat 2006 glory: Sterjovski

Mile Sterjovski knows what it takes to get to the knockout stages of a FIFA World Cup™. The 39-year-old was there in Germany, 2006 - alongside current squad members Tim Cahill and Mark Milligan - when Guus Hiddink's side prepared to face Croatia in the final match of Group F.

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Opponent Watch: Group C prepares for final showdown

The final Match Day in Group C is nearly here. The Socceroos take on Peru tomorrow morning in a do-or-die contest in Sochi, with kick off at 12AM (AEST), with France taking on Denmark at the same time. DAY 37 WRAP: Socceroos prepare for Peru READ: Juric backs front line

The Socceroos get around skipper Mile Jedinak after his penalty.

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Two unseen advantages that could decide Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup™ fate

Only a win will do for the Socceroos against Peru in Sochi if they are any chance of making the knockout phase of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Bert van Marwijk’s men were unlucky not to get all three points against Denmark in their last match but will need to take their chances c

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Day 37 Wrap: Socceroos greeted in incredible scenes

The Socceroos have completed their final preparations for tomorrow's do-or-die clash against Peru. Bert van Marwijk's side will take on the South Americans in their final Group C contest at the Fisht Stadium, Sochi with kick off Wednesday morning 12AM (AEST). Here’s a w

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Van Marwijk: Socceroos primed for must-win Peru clash

Bert van Marwijk says the Socceroos have the “physical power” to overcome any fatigue in Wednesday morning’s must-win clash against a “dangerous” Peru in Sochi. Australia faces Peru at 12am on Wednesday (AEST) - live on SBS and Optus Sport – knowing only a win will do if they

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Juric backs front line to fire against Peru

Tomi Juric has forged a career out of taking chances. An AFC Champions League match-winner for Western Sydney Wanderers in 2014, difference-maker for the national side in the 2015 Asian Cup. On the eve of the Socceroos' biggest match in recent memory, the 26-year-old is on

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Press conference: van Marwijk and Ryan talk ahead of Peru clash

Socceroos boss Bert van Marwijk and goalkeeper Mat Ryan have fronted the official pre-match press conference ahead of Australia’s must-win Group C clash against Peru in Sochi on Wednesday morning (AEST). Australia need to beat the South Americans and then hope France defeats D

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Jedinak's rallying cry ahead of Peru clash

Socceroos' captain Mile Jedinak says the team will not be focusing on Group C permutations in Wednesday morning’s do-or-die clash with Peru. With Denmark and France also facing off at 12AM (AEST), Australia need to beat Peru and hope the Danes go down to Les Bleus to progress.

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Leckie: Socceroos have proved the doubters wrong

Mathew Leckie believes the Socceroos have proved the critics wrong at the FIFA World Cup™ but now wants to turn positive performances into points in their crucial clash against Peru. As the lowest-ranked nation in Group C, Australia was expected to struggle at the tournament a

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Opponent Watch: Peruvian star hospitalised ahead of Socceroos clash

Peru’s preparation for the crucial Group C clash against the Socceroos has suffered a blow with a star attacker sent to hospital after he was knocked unconscious in training. There’s been some high praise for a couple of French strikers while Denmark let their hair down with s

Aziz Behich and Massimo Luongo enjoy a game of cards in the team hotel.

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Day 35 Wrap: Sightseeing, cards and haircuts on rare day off

The Caltex Socceroos may be just three days away from their must-win FIFA World Cup™ clash against Peru but coach Bert van Marwijk gave the players a rare day off to recharge the batteries. While Saturday morning’s usual media commitments – where three players are put up for p

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Fan Diary: What the football festival in Russia is actually like

The first thing you notice about all the cities hosting the World Cup matches is the carnival atmosphere. Late night restaurants, crowds on the streets and the ambiance of music and excitement.

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Milligan backs France to do their bit for Socceroos

Mark Milligan remains confident the Socceroos can progress to the knockout phase at the FIFA World Cup™, backing France to help Australia’s cause by beating Denmark. The Socceroos head into the final match against Peru (Wednesday morning AEST live on SBS and Optus Sport) with