The Socceroos will attempt to start their World Cup campaign with a victory for the first time since 2006 when they face Turkey in their opening match.
Anna Harrington
You can sort Perth Glory’s A-League history into before Popovic and after Popovic. Six years on from his exit, the club’s lack of success is well-documented, while he is coaching the Socceroos at a World Cup.
Ben Smith
The World Cup has given Australia moments of both ecstasy and agony — and on the eve of their 2026 edition of the tournament, The West Australian has taken a look back at five of the most significant.
Josh Kempton
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has extended his contract until after the 2027 Asian Cup, in a boost ahead of Australia's World Cup campaign.
On the eve of the Socceroos’ World Cup opener, Football Australia have made a huge call on coach Tony Popovic’s future.
A brilliant game by Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup clash in Mexico.
Tales Azzoni
Socceroos striker Mo Toure’s availability for Australia’s World Cup opener against Turkiye has received a boost, with teammates Jacob Italiano and Aziz Behich offering assurance he has returned to training.
Brito, a classy defender who was part of the Brazil side that won the World Cup back in 1970, has died at the age of 86.
Staff Writers
Once the boy wonder of Australian football, Jacob Italiano is ready to tackle Turkey's best young talent in the Socceroos' opening World Cup match.
Japan skipper Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the country's World Cup squad due to a foot injury and has announced his international retirement.
Australia's World Cup opener against Turkey will be an emotional affair for defender Aziz Behich, of Turkish-Cypriot descent, and his family.
From respected, history-making veterans to a group of rising stars, there is plenty of talent hoping to write their name into Australian history at the World Cup. Here are the key facts on every player.
Gilberto Mora has become Mexico's youngest ever World Cup player at the age of 17 years and 240 days.
There were more red cards than goals when co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to get the 2026 World Cup underway in Mexico City.
Shakira tops the bill as World Cup 2026 gets underway with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
José Mourinho, the self-proclaimed 'special one' is back at Real Madrid for a second spell in charge but the Spanish giants are a shadow of their old selves.
Socceroos defenders Aziz Behich and Jacob Italiano say striker Mohamed Toure was back in training ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey.
The Socceroos’ Scottish-born defender Harry Souttar is proud to be an honorary West Aussie and has offered an insight into his Perth-raised defensive partners Alessandro Circati and Cameron Burgess.
The Netherlands may be heavily favoured to top Group F, but with a rising Japan, improving Sweden and tricky Tunisia for company, it is no sure thing.
Premier Roger Cook has refused to be drawn into whether $11 million is the amount tax payers are forking out for the Italian soccer festival in August.
Oliver Lane
Tony Popovic always keeps you guessing - it is what makes predicting his starting 11 for the Socceroos’ World Cup opener against Turkiye this weekend a potentially futile, but ultimately fun, exercise.
Germany may be favourites in Group E, but the emergence of Ecuador and threat of Cote d’Ivoire mean they will face a fight to qualify top, while first-timers Curacao eye a piece of history.
The Socceroos’ preparations for their FIFA World Cup opener have potentially been dealt a significant blow after striker Mo Toure was not sighted during the warm-up.
Striker Mohamed Toure was unsighted at training just three days out from Australia's World Cup opener, but the Socceroos expect him to return to the track.
