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Letter from Football Australia Chairman, Anter Isaac

Football Australia welcomes FIFA’s decision to withdraw the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal.The discussions of recent days have reinforced an important principle of good governance: proposals of global significance should be developed through robust consultation, appropriate gov

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Football Australia Chairman Anter Isaac

Quotes attributable to Football Australia Chair, Anter Isaac:Football Australia welcomes FIFA’s decision to withdraw the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal.The discussions of recent days have reinforced an important principle of good governance: proposals of global significance sho

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Hahn Australia Cup 2026 Round of 16 fixtures confirmed

Football Australia has confirmed the fixture details for the Round of 16 of the Hahn Australia Cup 2026, with the eight matches to be played across five days from Saturday, 8 August to Wednesday, 12 August.The Round of 16 opens with Western Sydney Wanderers FC taking on Melbourne

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Club Changer of the Month - July 2026

Building Strong Foundations: Clubs Investing in the Future of Football Strong facilities, strategic planning, and meaningful partnerships are essential ingredients for sustainable football clubs. Across Australia, clubs recognised through the Club Changer program are demonstratin

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Statement from the Chairman of Football Australia

Every FIFA World Cup leaves more than results. It leaves memories, emotions, lessons, and perspectives that endure long after the final whistle.

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Football Australia releases Domestic Match Calendar for 2026/27

Football Australia has released the Domestic Match Calendar for 2026/27 (DMC 2026/27), setting out key dates for elite men’s and women’s football competitions across the country, while outlining transfer and registration windows for the period 6 October 2026 – 5 October 2027. The

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Mitch Duke announces his retirement from international football

Football Australia today acknowledges and celebrates the outstanding career of Mitch Duke, who has announced his retirement from international football after more than a decade representing Australia.Duke, one of just 11 players to have scored for the Socceroos at a FIFA World Cu

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CommBank Pararoos assemble in Sydney for Training Camp

The CommBank Pararoos will assemble at Valentine Sports Park in Sydney from 10–12 July 2026 for a training camp as preparations ramp up for the IFCPF World Cup in October.As the team's only camp before the tournament, it is an important opportunity for players and staff to build

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Club Changer of the Month - June 2026

Safeguarding is more than a requirement in grassroots football, it is a commitment to ensuring every player, volunteer, and participant feels safe, respected and supported.

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Egypt defeat Socceroos on penalties to end historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ campaign

The Socceroos have fallen at the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in heartbreaking circumstances, losing 4-2 on penalties to Egypt.An early goal for Egypt's Emam Ashour was cancelled out by a second-half own goal, but - with neither side able to find the winner - the game

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CommBank Joeys squad announced for the CFA U17 Invitational 2026

CommBank Joeys Head Coach Carl Veart has named his 23-player squad for the CFA U17 Invitational 2026 tournament, to be held between 5 – 13 July. The tournament - which features hosts China PR, Nigeria and Tanzania - represents an opportunity to expose more players within this age

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CommBank Socceroos to face five-time World Champions Brazil

The CommBank Socceroos have secured landmark home international fixtures in September against five-time FIFA World Cup™ winners Brazil, thanks to the support of the Queensland Government and Tourism and Events Queensland.Tony Popovic’s side will take on Brazil in two matches: at

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Socceroos finish second in Group D and advance to Round of 32 with scoreless draw against Paraguay

The Socceroos have advanced to the Round of 32 as second-place finishers in Group D after a scoreless draw with Paraguay in the final group stage game.It is a significant moment in Australian football, as the Socceroos make it out of their group for only the third time in their h

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Hahn Australia Cup 2026 Round of 32 Match Schedule Finalised

Football Australia has confirmed the match schedule for the Hahn Australia Cup 2026 Round of 32, with a number of intriguing clashes across six match days, as Australia’s largest annual knockout sporting competition enters its Final Rounds.In 2026, a record 777 clubs from all div

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CommBank Junior Matildas assemble for a domestic training camp at Valentine Sports Park

The CommBank Junior Matildas will assemble for a domestic training camp at Valentine Sports Park, as the side's preparations begin for the 2027 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup in China.CommBank Junior Matildas Head Coach, Michael Cooper, has called in a 27-player squad for the upcomin