Australia

Australia

3rd in FIFA World Cup
'Future Socceroo' Rhys Bozinovski joins Heracles Almelo from Perth Glory 'Future Socceroo' Rhys Bozinovski joins Heracles Almelo from Perth Glory

Rising midfield star Rhys Bozinovski has secured a move to Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo, in what comes as a big blow to Perth Glory's bid to secure a finals berth.

Socceroos Depth Chart: Australia's likely World Cup squad, four months out Socceroos Depth Chart: Australia's likely World Cup squad, four months out

Locks? Bolters? Fitness concerns? Joey Lynch takes a look at which Socceroos are firming as favorites to go to the World Cup, and who has work to do.

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Boost for Socceroos as midfield star Jackson Irvine returns Boost for Socceroos as midfield star Jackson Irvine returns

Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine has made a quick return from injury to help struggling St Pauli in the Bundesliga.

Mile Jedinak joins Socceroos staff ahead of 2026 World Cup Mile Jedinak joins Socceroos staff ahead of 2026 World Cup

Former Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak has joined Tony Popovic's staff, Football Australia confirmed on Tuesday, while adding that Cameroon, Curacao and China will all head Down Under a four-nation friendly series ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Aussie teen makes stunning head-start on debut for Roma Aussie teen makes stunning head-start on debut for Roma

Australian soccer has a dazzling new star to follow, with teenager Antonio Arena making a stunning -- and immediate -- impact for Italian side Roma.

Not a 'lay-up': USA clash could be the most hyped in Socceroos history Not a 'lay-up': USA clash could be the most hyped in Socceroos history

Australia's game against the United States won't be the biggest World Cup match that the Socceroos have ever played -- but it might be the most hyped.

World Cup draw: Socceroos get USMNT, Japan to face the Netherlands World Cup draw: Socceroos get USMNT, Japan to face the Netherlands

Group of Death? Proceed with cautious optimism? Is the group winnable?! Joey Lynch and Gabe Tan break down the draws for AFC heavyweights Australia, Japan, and South Korea.

2026 World Cup predictions: Group-by-group takeaways, must-see games 2026 World Cup predictions: Group-by-group takeaways, must-see games

The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.

Socceroos learn World Cup draw fate, to face USA Socceroos learn World Cup draw fate, to face USA

The Socceroos will take on hosts USA, Paraguay and one of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo in next year's World Cup group stages after avoiding football's biggest guns in the draw in Washington DC.

2026 World Cup draw: How U.S. matches up against group stage foes 2026 World Cup draw: How U.S. matches up against group stage foes

The draw for the 2026 World Cup is over, so who is the USMNT set to play next summer and how will it match up? ESPN breaks down the matchups.

FIFA World Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 United States 0 0 0
2 Paraguay 0 0 0
3 Australia 0 0 0
4 Winner Playoff Pa.. 0 0 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Mathew Ryan 0 0 0
Paul Izzo 0 0 0
Patrick Beach 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Mathew Ryan 0 0 0
Paul Izzo 0 0 0
Patrick Beach 0 0 0