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Hahn Australia Cup 2026 Quarter-finals confirmed

Football Australia has confirmed the fixture details for the Quarter-Finals of the Hahn Australia Cup 2026, with the four matches to be played across four match days from Tuesday, 18 August to Wednesday, 26 August.The Quarter-Finals open with SD Raiders FC hosting Sydney FC at Fa

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Football Australia Delivers First-Ever National Futsal Coach Education Courses in Tasmania

Tasmania has marked a significant milestone in the development of futsal, with Football Australia delivering its first-ever nationally recognised futsal coach education courses in the state. Held in Hobart from 20 to 24 July, the program featured both the Foundation of Futsal and

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Football Australia Statement

Football Australia supports the position expressed by our Confederation, the Asian Football Confederation, that the events of recent weeks must now be met with clear and credible action that continues to strengthen governance, transparency and accountability within FIFA.Our focus

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CommBank Young Socceroos Squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualification phase confirmed

The CommBank Young Socceroos will begin their journey towards qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027™, with Head Coach Trevor Morgan selecting a 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualification Phase in Vientiane, Laos.Australia will face Laos, Malaysia

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Football Australia opens nominations for 2026 Hall of Fame

Football Australia has today opened nominations for the 2026 Football Australia Hall of Fame, inviting the football community to recognise the individuals whose achievements and service have made an exceptional and lasting contribution to the game.As Australian football’s highest

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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