Corporate & Governance News

AAMI Park to host Hahn Australia Cup Final 2026

Football Australia has confirmed that AAMI Park, Melbourne will host the Hahn Australia Cup Final 2026 between South Melbourne FC and Melbourne Victory FC on Saturday, 10 October.The showpiece fixture will mark the first all-Victorian Hahn Australia Cup Final of the modern era, b

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CommBank Joeys squads named for U17 Copa España 2026 and U16 CFA Invitational 2026

Football Australia has named two CommBank Joeys squads for international activity in September and October, with Australia’s 2009-born players set to contest the U17 Copa España 2026 and the 2010-born age group travelling to China for the U16 CFA Invitational 2026. Both groups wi

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Thursday night free-to-air coverage headlines Australian Championship 2026

Thursday night free-to-air football will underpin the second edition of the Australian Championship, kicking off on October 15 and featuring some of Australia's oldest football clubs.Some of Australian football's most storied rivalries headline the new edition too, with nine ex-N

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Penalty Shootout Bonus Point Model – 2026 Australian Championship

OverviewFrom 2026, every drawn Regular Season match in the Australian Championship will go to a penalty shootout, under the Penalty Shootout Bonus Point Model.

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CommBank Pararoos squad named for IFCPF Men’s World Cup 2026

Football Australia has confirmed the 14-player CommBank Pararoos squad that will represent Australia at the IFCPF Men’s World Cup 2026 in Atlanta, USA from 12-24 October.Head Coach Kai Lammert’s squad features significant World Cup experience, with 11 players returning from the g

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CommBank Socceroos to face Qatar and Jordan ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2027™

The CommBank Socceroos will finalise their preparations for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with two matches in the Middle East during the November FIFA Men's International Window. Australia will first take on two-time AFC Asian Cup™ champions Qatar in Doha on November 13 (l

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CommBank Olyroos to begin LA 2028 Olympics campaign with Korea Republic friendlies

The CommBank Olyroos will begin their campaign towards qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games on home soil this October, with two international friendlies against Korea Republic U23s at polytec Stadium in Gosford. The fixtures mark the first step on the road to LA2

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Vale Charlie Caruso

Football Australia is saddened by the passing of Football Australia Hall of Fame inductee and Football SA Life Member Charlie Caruso, a respected administrator who dedicated decades of service to Australian football. Caruso made a significant contribution to the game at club, sta

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CommBank Young Socceroos miss out on qualification for AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™

The CommBank Young Socceroos have failed to qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ following a 2-0 loss to Indonesia at the New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane.Trevor Morgan's side finished third in Group H of the Qualification Phase, collecting four points from three m

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Australian Championship groups confirmed for 2026

Football Australia has today confirmed the four groups for the 2026 Australian Championship, with 16 clubs from seven states and territories set to contest the second edition of the national competition. Group A features South Melbourne FC, Sydney United 58, Canberra Croatia and

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CommBank Young Socceroos share points with Malaysia in U20 Asian Cup qualifier

The CommBank Young Socceroos have played out a 2-2 draw with Malaysia in their second AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifier in Vientiane.Marcus Neill gave Australia the perfect start in the fourth minute, reacting quickest to a headed knockdown from Michael Pratezina’s free-kic

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Youngest-ever National Programs Launched ahead of inaugural FIFA World Cups

Football Australia will establish its youngest-ever national programs, introducing boys’ and girls' Under-15 National Select sides that will compete in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival™. The new boys' and girls' squads will join Football Australia's existing national