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Despite World Cup expansion, this will be no cakewalk for Socceroos
But for a total of 3.35 FIFA ranking points, Australia could have had a much easier road to the 2026 World Cup. Instead, they are facing a familiar, but no less formidable challenge.
- by Vince Rugari
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Socceroos land difficult World Cup qualifying group with Japan, Saudi Arabia
Graham Arnold’s side avoided the logistical nightmare of a trip to North Korea, but have been drawn to face two very familiar opponents for the third consecutive World Cup qualifying cycle.
- by Vince Rugari
Belgium skipper orders team not to applaud fans
Kevin De Bruyne refused to comment on the furious reaction from fans which led to the Belgium captain ordering his team not to applaud the supporters.
Jubiliation as Georgia shock Portugal
Georgia recorded their biggest win in their history to progress through to the round of 16.
Next stop for the Socceroos on road to 2026? It could be North Korea
Australia’s path to the World Cup will become clearer on Thursday - and there’s a one-in-three chance their next away trip will be to Pyongyang.
- by Vince Rugari
Postecoglou lures A-League double act to join Tottenham staff
Nick Montgomery and Sergio Raimundo, who guided the Central Coast Mariners to last year’s A-League title, have become Ange Postecoglou’s newest understudies at the Premier League club.
- by Vince Rugari
England booed after advancing at Euro 2024
England advanced to the knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner after a 0-0 draw against Slovenia, but that still wasn't good enough for some fans.
Good draw, bad draw: Dour England do enough to top Euros group
A scoreless draw with Slovenia - combined with the Denmark-Serbia stalemate - means Gareth Southgate’s side will avoid the tournament favourites until the final.
- by Ciaran Fahey
Euros wrap: Portugal flog Turkey, Belgium down Romania
A Turkish howler assisted Portugal on its way to a 3-0 win, Georgia and the Czech Republic drew, and Belgium beat Romania 2-0.
VAR drama sinks Netherlands
The Netherlands looked to have put themselves in front against France at Euro 2024, but were denied by the VAR.
Serbia threatens to pull out of Euros
Serbia has threatened to pull out of the Euros in Germany after allegations of hate chants by rival fan bases.