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The CommBank Socceroos will face Tajikistan, Iraq and Singapore at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, following this morning’s draw at the At-Turaif World Heritage Site in Riyadh.Drawn in Group D, the CommBank Socceroos will open their sixth AFC Asian Cup campaign against Singapore on January 9, before facing Iraq on January 14 and Tajikistan on January 19.The CommBank Socceroos, who won the AFC Asian Cup in 2015, were drawn in Pot 1 after finishing top of their group in the second round of AFC qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.The 24-team tournament will be played from January 7…
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- 4 months 3 weeks ago
The Socceroos continued their winning start to Round 3 of FIFA World Cup qualifying, as they secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Vietnam.
In hot and humid 29 degree conditions in Hanoi, Australia capitalised on their almost 70% possession to defeat Vietnam on Tuesday night (AEST).
A first international goal from Rhyan Grant provided Graham Arnold’s side with a record tenth victory in a row.
Australia bossed possession in the opening stages of the match but their good work was almost undone when Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai lofted the first shot of the night…
In hot and humid 29 degree conditions in Hanoi, Australia capitalised on their almost 70% possession to defeat Vietnam on Tuesday night (AEST).
A first international goal from Rhyan Grant provided Graham Arnold’s side with a record tenth victory in a row.
Australia bossed possession in the opening stages of the match but their good work was almost undone when Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai lofted the first shot of the night…
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- 5 years ago
The CommBank Young Matildas finished off their 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Round 2 Qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Vietnam.
Daniela Galic went closest to opening the scoring, linking up with Emilia Murray on the left side and weaving around Vietnam's defence but put her shot just wide of the upright.
Skipper Jessika Nash was the next to threaten the goal with an attempt, sending in a deep cross that the keeper was unable to hold on to but did enough to put the ball out for a corner.
As the halftime break approached, Leah Blayney opted for her first change of…
Daniela Galic went closest to opening the scoring, linking up with Emilia Murray on the left side and weaving around Vietnam's defence but put her shot just wide of the upright.
Skipper Jessika Nash was the next to threaten the goal with an attempt, sending in a deep cross that the keeper was unable to hold on to but did enough to put the ball out for a corner.
As the halftime break approached, Leah Blayney opted for her first change of…
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- 3 years 3 months ago
An exciting mix of domestic and overseas based players have been selected by Young Socceroos’ Head Coach Trevor Morgan to represent Australia at the upcoming four continents U-20 Costa Cálida Supercup in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain.
The 24-player Young Socceroos’ squad will face Chile, England, and Morocco at Pinatar Arena between September 21 and 27, giving some of the country’s best emerging players the chance to pit themselves against elite international opposition during the September FIFA window.
Speaking on the squad and the tournament itself, Trevor Morgan…
The 24-player Young Socceroos’ squad will face Chile, England, and Morocco at Pinatar Arena between September 21 and 27, giving some of the country’s best emerging players the chance to pit themselves against elite international opposition during the September FIFA window.
Speaking on the squad and the tournament itself, Trevor Morgan…
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- 4 years ago
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) today added eight footballers, including four Olyroos, to the Australian Olympic Team for the forthcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Amendments to the International Olympic Committees’ athlete replacement rules has enabled the AOC to select an additional 16 athletes, making it Australia’s largest ever Olympic Team for a Games on foreign soil.
Among the additions to the Australian Olympic Team today were men’s footballers Lachlan Wales, Jordan Holmes (goalkeeper), Marco Tilio, and Cameron Devlin.
The quartet were originally named as train-on…
Amendments to the International Olympic Committees’ athlete replacement rules has enabled the AOC to select an additional 16 athletes, making it Australia’s largest ever Olympic Team for a Games on foreign soil.
Among the additions to the Australian Olympic Team today were men’s footballers Lachlan Wales, Jordan Holmes (goalkeeper), Marco Tilio, and Cameron Devlin.
The quartet were originally named as train-on…
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- 5 years 2 months ago
The Subway Socceroos discovered their Group Stage opponents for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday evening (AEST) when the Final Draw for Asia's top international football tournament took place in Doha, Qatar.
During the ceremony held at the Katara Opera House, Australia was pooled in Group B at next year's tournament alongside Uzbekistan from Pot 2, Syria from Pot 3, and India from Pot 4.
The eagerly anticipated showpiece will be contested January 12 to February 10, 2024 and staged across eight stadiums, six of which were venues for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, namely: Al…
During the ceremony held at the Katara Opera House, Australia was pooled in Group B at next year's tournament alongside Uzbekistan from Pot 2, Syria from Pot 3, and India from Pot 4.
The eagerly anticipated showpiece will be contested January 12 to February 10, 2024 and staged across eight stadiums, six of which were venues for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, namely: Al…
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- 3 years 4 months ago
The Socceroos marked their long-awaited return to the international stage in style, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Kuwait in Friday morning's (AEST) first FIFA World Cup Qualifier in 567 days .
It took Australia less than a minute to break the deadlock as Mathew Leckie headed home 55 seconds in, before goals to Jackson Irvine and Ajdin Hrustic secured the result beyond doubt.
The result cemented the Socceroos' position on top of Group B of the Asian FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, extending their lead at the summit to five points with three left matches…
It took Australia less than a minute to break the deadlock as Mathew Leckie headed home 55 seconds in, before goals to Jackson Irvine and Ajdin Hrustic secured the result beyond doubt.
The result cemented the Socceroos' position on top of Group B of the Asian FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, extending their lead at the summit to five points with three left matches…
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- 5 years 4 months ago
Wyndham City will welcome Australia’s U-20 female football team, the CommBank Young Matildas to Werribee this month, for their training camp at Galvin Park from 13 – 22 February.
As part of their visit, local football players aged 12-16 years will have the exciting opportunity to meet the CommBank Young Matildas following an open training session that will be held on 15 February.
Young players will be able to ask questions, take photos and learn what it takes to be play for Australia.
Also while in Melbourne this month, the CommBank Young Matildas will play matches against A-League Women…
As part of their visit, local football players aged 12-16 years will have the exciting opportunity to meet the CommBank Young Matildas following an open training session that will be held on 15 February.
Young players will be able to ask questions, take photos and learn what it takes to be play for Australia.
Also while in Melbourne this month, the CommBank Young Matildas will play matches against A-League Women…
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- 3 years 7 months ago
The CommBank Young Matildas kicked off their 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Round 2 Qualifiers with a 5-0 victory over Lebanon.
Australia got off to the perfect start in the match, opening the scoring in the opening 10 minutes when Daniela Galic found Kahli Johnson's run behind her defender, with Johnson scoring the Young Matildas' first.
Defender Gemma Ferris doubled Australia's lead, heading home a corner that the Lebanon defence was unable to clear - scoring her first of the qualifying campaign.
Both sides settled into the game after the two early goals, with…
Australia got off to the perfect start in the match, opening the scoring in the opening 10 minutes when Daniela Galic found Kahli Johnson's run behind her defender, with Johnson scoring the Young Matildas' first.
Defender Gemma Ferris doubled Australia's lead, heading home a corner that the Lebanon defence was unable to clear - scoring her first of the qualifying campaign.
Both sides settled into the game after the two early goals, with…
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- 3 years 4 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that it has made the regrettable decision to stand-down approximately 70 per cent of its staff due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This has been an extremely difficult decision to make, but necessary to stabilize the organisation so that it can continue to service the game, albeit in a vastly different landscape” FFA Chief Executive James Johnson said.
“Industries all over the world have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and football in Australia is no different.
“We are in a situation where grassroots…
“This has been an extremely difficult decision to make, but necessary to stabilize the organisation so that it can continue to service the game, albeit in a vastly different landscape” FFA Chief Executive James Johnson said.
“Industries all over the world have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and football in Australia is no different.
“We are in a situation where grassroots…
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- 6 years 6 months ago
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand and Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia will reiterate their passion and commitment to delivering a ground-breaking tournament in Australia-New Zealand’s final presentation to the FIFA Council tomorrow, ahead of its vote to award the hosting rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.
The virtual presentation also features New Zealand Football [NZF] President and FIFA Council Member Johanna Wood, Chris Nikou, Football Federation Australia [FFA] President, and captains of both national teams, Sam Kerr of the Matildas and Ali Riley of…
The virtual presentation also features New Zealand Football [NZF] President and FIFA Council Member Johanna Wood, Chris Nikou, Football Federation Australia [FFA] President, and captains of both national teams, Sam Kerr of the Matildas and Ali Riley of…
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- 6 years 3 months ago
As we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2021, it provides a perfect opportunity to revisit and commemorate the impact of Indigenous Australians upon the Socceroos.
NAIDOC Week, which this year is held from July 4 to July 11, marks a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture past, present and future.
Football Australia acknowledges that the Indigenous Australians are the Traditional Custodians of this land that have been practicing culture for over 60,000 years.
First Nations Australians have played variations of football for centuries - so it is only right to…
NAIDOC Week, which this year is held from July 4 to July 11, marks a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture past, present and future.
Football Australia acknowledges that the Indigenous Australians are the Traditional Custodians of this land that have been practicing culture for over 60,000 years.
First Nations Australians have played variations of football for centuries - so it is only right to…
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- 4 years 11 months ago
Football Australia today announced that overseas-based players will be selected for planned Olyroos activity throughout the forthcoming FIFA international window (31 May – 15 June).
The decision means that A-League clubs will retain young players in contention to represent Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Men’s Football Tournament for the A-League 2021 Finals Series, while at the same time affording overseas-based players the opportunity to press their claims to be selected in Graham Arnold’s final 18-player squad for Tokyo.
Arnold, together with Football Australia management and staff,…
The decision means that A-League clubs will retain young players in contention to represent Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Men’s Football Tournament for the A-League 2021 Finals Series, while at the same time affording overseas-based players the opportunity to press their claims to be selected in Graham Arnold’s final 18-player squad for Tokyo.
Arnold, together with Football Australia management and staff,…
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- 5 years 5 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed that the remainder of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 regular season, and the Westfield W-League 2020 Grand Final scheduled for this weekend will go ahead, but with all matches to be played behind closed doors and with no fans permitted to attend. This policy will apply for the remaining six rounds of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 regular season and will be reviewed for the Hyundai A-League 2020 Finals Series.
The decision by the Federal Government that all travellers to Australia…
The decision by the Federal Government that all travellers to Australia…
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- 6 years 6 months ago
Football Australia congratulates those acknowledged in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List, in recognition of their exceptional service to football and their contributions to the wider Australian community.The King’s Birthday Honours recognise Australians who have made a significant contribution, given back to the community or who have achieved extraordinary feats. Among this year’s recipients are six members of the Australian football community whose lifelong dedication has made a profound and lasting contribution to football and the country at local, state and national levels.The Hon.…
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- 3 months 3 weeks ago
Australia's U-23 Women's National Team bounced back overnight with a 1-0 win against defending champions, the Philippines at the ASEAN Women’s Championships MSIG Serenity Cup 2025. Not content after their opening match defeat by Myanmar last week, it was an Alana Jancevski goal that kept the team in contention for a spot in the semi-finals.Wanting to ensure shared game time and opportunity across the board, head coach Joe Palatsides made 10 changes to the Starting XI that were defeated by Myanmar, with Chloe Lincoln replacing Sally James in goal and Tori Tumeth wearing the captain's…
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- 1 year 1 month ago
A 25-player CommBank Matildas squad has been named to contest the 2023 Cup of Nations to be hosted across New South Wales later this month.
The six-match tournament will kick off at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford on Thursday, 16 February with Match Day 2 in Sydney on Sunday, 19 February before the Cup of Nations concludes on Wednesday, 22 February in Newcastle.
“The first camp of the year is always an exciting prospect following a lengthy break from the team environment, and in a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ year, it adds a little more anticipation,” CommBank…
The six-match tournament will kick off at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford on Thursday, 16 February with Match Day 2 in Sydney on Sunday, 19 February before the Cup of Nations concludes on Wednesday, 22 February in Newcastle.
“The first camp of the year is always an exciting prospect following a lengthy break from the team environment, and in a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ year, it adds a little more anticipation,” CommBank…
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- 3 years 8 months ago
Football Australia proudly welcomes the NSW Government’s announcement of $300,000 in seed funding to support the inaugural season of the Australian Championship. This funding commitment by NSW Government demonstrates their commitment to the important historical, cultural and sporting significance of the Australian Championship. The funding will elevate the Australian Championship by engaging with multicultural communities, enhancing venues with equipment and minor infrastructure upgrades, and enable key matches to be broadcast nationally. This investment ensures the competition…
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- 1 year 1 month ago
