Football Fixtures

Paying Popa's penance: Why the Socceroos are learning to be patient

New players in the Australian camp tend not to see any game-time under Tony Popovic, in what is fast becoming almost a Socceroos rite of passage.

A-League Women stocks up, stocks down: WSW up off the canvas

The Western Sydney Wanderers finally ended two unwanted streaks, while the Mariners' A-League Women title defence took another hit.

World Cup ticket holders can get priority visa interviews

FIFA World Cup ticket holders will be able to receive prioritized visa interviews before arriving in the United States for the tournament.

Hislop: Florian Wirtz back to his best in big Germany win

Shaka Hislop says Florian Wirtz was almost unplayable as Germany booked their World Cup place with a 6-0 win over Slovakia.

Netherlands beat Lithuania to seal World Cup qualification

The Netherlands also booked their place in the finals as winners of Group G after cruising to a 4-0 win over Lithuania in Amsterdam.

Germany score 6 goals on way to clinching WC spot

Germany have qualified for the 2026 World Cup by routing Slovakia 6-0 in Leipzig.