The Socceroos will hope to regain some personnel and go up a gear when they face Japan and Saudi Arabia with automatic World Cup qualification on the line.
Anna Harrington
A win over Japan in Perth in June could seal the Socceroos a spot in next year’s FIFA World Cup, and the coach knows it’s a “special” game.
Marco Monteverde
South Africa have hit a bump on the road to the FIFA World Cup after selecting Teboho Mokoena, who was suspended, for home qualifier against Lesotho.
Mark Gleeson
The Soccer Ashes - the re-ignited rivalry between the Socceroos and All Whites - would be the perfect way to tune up for a World Cup, New Zealand Football say.
Ben McKay
South America leaders Argentina qualified for the 2026 World Cup earlier in the day then celebrated by thrashing Brazil.
Staff Writers
Two goals from Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi have secured Iran a place at the 2026 World Cup finals, guaranteeing them at least one match in the United States.
Glenn Moore
Melbourne Victory's Ryan Teague made his Socceroos debut in the 2026 World Cup qualifying win against China, and fully justified Tony Popovic's faith in him.
Australia claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to close in on the 2026 tourney, but coach Tony Popovic wants more against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
George Clarke
Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed to terms on a move to Real Madrid in the summer, according to media reports.
Former top football officials Joseph Blatter and Michel Platini have again been acquitted of fraud, a Swiss court has confirmed.
New Zealand have booked their spot in next year's World Cup, benefiting from a major change to qualification that has knock-on effects throughout Oceania.
Thomas Partey has scored twice for Ghana in a 3-0 win over Madagascar to give them a strong chance of qualifying for next year's World Cup.
Nick Said
England have made it two wins from two games at the start of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Martyn Herman
Injury meant Martin Boyle missed the 2022 World Cup, which has only fuelled his quest to help Australia to next year's tournament.
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Australia can't allow China to dictate terms in Hangzhou on Tuesday as the hosts' World Cup hopes hang by a thread.
Michael Boxall has scored his first goal for New Zealand when his country needed it the most, helping sending the All Whites to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Socceroos can take another important step on the qualifying road to next year’s FIFA World Cup with a win in China on Tuesday night.
Despite hopes Sam Kerr would be poised to make her return from injury, the Matildas will again be without the striker for their friendlies against South Korea.
Joanna Guelas
Cameron Burgess says he can lead the Socceroos' towards automatic World Cup qualification despite struggling to play regularly with Premier League side Ipswich.
A ballboy in Germany has been credited with helping the men's national football team progress to the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League.
Defending champions Spain, like their semi-final opponents France, have needed to win penalty shootouts to progress in the UEFA Nations League.
Their fans were desperate to get Sam Kerr back after Chelsea's first defeat of the season - but the Blues have bounced back to win without her against Man City.
Ian Chadband
Thiago Motta has been sacked as Juventus manager with the Italian giants appointing former player Igor Tudor to replace him amid a disappointing campaign.
Nectar Triantis is starring in the Scottish Premiership, just earned his first Socceroos call-up and seemingly has big things on the horizon.
