Aaron Mooy, Tom Rogic, Bailey Wright, and Daniel Arzani will return to the Socceroos setup for coming World Cup Qualifiers against China and Vietnam, with quarantine requirements restricting coach Graham Arnold to just a single A-League representative in his 27-player squad. Named on Satuday afternoon, Arnold's side will assemble in Doha over the next 48 … Continue reading Socceroos call on their Foreign Legion as Mooy, Rogic, Wright, and Arzani all return for World Cup qualifers
World Cup Qualifying
Australia’s World Cup qualifiers will test Socceroos’ squad depth
After an undefeated start on the road to Qatar for the Australia men's national team, the Socceroos will return to 2022 World Cup qualification next month for games against China and Vietnam with significant challenges -- both on and off the field -- to overcome. Full story published for ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/football/australia-aus/story/4453451/australias-world-cup-qualifiers-will-test-socceroos-squad-depth
Socceroos exploring multiple venues for China World Cup qualifier after Sydney dreams dashed
After believing as recently as last week that the Socceroos would be able to play their coming World Cup fixture against China in a Sydney bubble, Football Australia has been forced to explore Hong Kong, Singapore, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates as potential hosts for the September fixture after Sydney’s outbreak scuppered their plans. … Continue reading Socceroos exploring multiple venues for China World Cup qualifier after Sydney dreams dashed
ESPN Video Content: Third phase Asian Qualification
Former Socceroo Clint Bolton tells Joey Lynch that Australia won't be worried about who they draw in the next round of Asian WCQ. ESPN Video: http://www.espn.com.au/video/clip?id=31648232
ESPN Video Content: Socceroos World Cup qualifers
The Socceroos were "perfect" in the second phase of World Cup qualifying and Clint Bolton says they deserve plenty of credit for making difficult conditions look easy. https://twitter.com/ESPNAusNZ/status/1405400609885343751?s=20
AAP Match Report: Australia beat Jordan to stay perfect in World Cup qualification
Match report on Australia vs Jordan in Asian World Cup qualifying published by AAP. Full report: https://www.espn.com.au/football/report?gameId=553273
Arnold a happy coach once again after ‘fantastic’ Socceroos performance
Full story published in SBS' The World Game: https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/arnold-a-happy-coach-once-again-after-fantastic-socceroos-performance In the wake of his side extending Australia’s best-ever run of away form in Asia, Socceroos’ coach Graham Arnold has declared that his squad has no fear of travelling to face the AFC’s best. Easing past a gallant Nepal 3-0 thanks to goals from Mathew Leckie, … Continue reading Arnold a happy coach once again after ‘fantastic’ Socceroos performance
AAP Match Report: Socceroos beat Nepal, ease into third round of World Cup qualification
The Socceroos have progressed smoothly into the third round of qualifiers for the World Cup, guaranteeing top spot in Group B with a 3-0 win over Nepal. Full story first published for AAP: https://thenewdaily.com.au/football-2/2021/06/12/socceroos-nepal-world-cup-qualifiers/
Denis Genreau, Connor Metcalfe and Ruon Tongyik – caps 610, 611 and 612 – buzzing after inernational debuts
Beneficiaries of trust from their coaches and the proliferation of opportunities in the A-League in 2020-21, Socceroos’ debutants Denis Genreau, Connor Metcalfe and Ruon Tongyik can scarcely contain the pride that has accompanied their international debuts. Starting next to Kenny Dougall at the base of the Socceroos’ midfield, Genreau became the 610th player to play … Continue reading Denis Genreau, Connor Metcalfe and Ruon Tongyik – caps 610, 611 and 612 – buzzing after inernational debuts
With win over Kuwait, Socceroos set table for a strong campaign to come
Cruising to a comfortable 3-0 win over Kuwait on Friday morning, the Socceroos not only scored a deserved victory but also set themselves up to put in even stronger performances in the months to come. There have been few around the world that have had to wait longer to see their side return to international … Continue reading With win over Kuwait, Socceroos set table for a strong campaign to come