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The Socceroos are caught between two generations The Socceroos are caught between two generations

The Socceroos' road to the 2026 World Cup may have begun, but coach Graham Arnold is walking a tightrope of picking veteran stars and players for the future.

Former England, Barcelona boss Terry Venables dies aged 80

Former England, Barcelona boss Terry Venables dies aged 80

Former England manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80 after a long illness.

Irankunda to follow the footsteps of Bayern prodigies Davies, Tel Irankunda to follow the footsteps of Bayern prodigies Davies, Tel

New Bayern signing Nestory Irankunda is a "generational talent" with immense potential. But patience will needed with the Tanzania-born Australian.

Power, precision and $30K 'boots': Inside the Powerchair Football World Cup Power, precision and $30K 'boots': Inside the Powerchair Football World Cup

France may have won the 2023 FIPFA Powerchair World Cup, but the real story was the unifying power of the sport that brings together athletes from all over the world.

Australia to donate match fees from Palestine match to Gaza Australia to donate match fees from Palestine match to Gaza

Australia will donate part of their match fees from a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Palestine in Kuwait City on Tuesday towards humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

Socceroos thrash Bangladesh 7-0 in first WC qualifier Socceroos thrash Bangladesh 7-0 in first WC qualifier

The Socceroos have kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign in scintillating style, with Jamie Maclaren scoring a hat-trick in a 7-0 thumping of Bangladesh.

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Socceroos without Boyle for WCQ clash with Bangladesh Socceroos without Boyle for WCQ clash with Bangladesh

The Socceroos will start their World Cup qualification campaign without Martin Boyle after the attacker was ruled out of their clash with Bangladesh through a knee injury.

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WC Qual - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Qatar 2 +10 6
2 Kuwait 2 +3 3
3 India 2 -2 3
4 Afghanistan 2 -11 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Jamie Maclaren 3 2 0
Harry Souttar 2 2 0
Mitchell Duke 2 2 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Connor Metcalf.. 2 2 0
Craig Goodwin 2 2 0
Lewis Miller 1 2 0