Australia’s Socceroos will take on Japan at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 24 as each nation’s quest to qualify directly for this year’s FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar reaches a crescendo.
Currently in Melbourne ahead of this week’s near sell-out meeting with Vietnam at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, it has been confirmed that the Socceroos will return to the scene of many famous men’s national team moments in March as Group B of AFC Asian Qualifiers come to a head.
The Socceroos have secured qualification for three FIFA World Cups at Stadium Australia in the past, and will again…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today acknowledged the charging of two people as part of a Victoria Police Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit (SIIU) investigation into allegations of match-fixing and subsequent betting involving a match in the Victorian National Premier Leagues 2 competition.
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop said FFA were notified of the arrests last night, after an investigation which spanned 18 months involving the SIIU.
“The preservation of the integrity of football is paramount and FFA will take all necessary steps to cooperate with authorities to this end…
The Teams of the Tournament for the CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships and CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships have been revealed, celebrating the standout players from two weeks of high-quality football.Held at the Home of the Matildas in Melbourne and Valentine Sports Park in Sydney, the tournaments are a key step in Football Australia’s player development pathway and provide a glimpse of the next generation of Subway Socceroos and CommBank Matildas.Selected by National Team staff who carefully watched every match across both competitions, the Teams of the Tournament recognise…
Australia’s journey to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ will continue next week with a 5-day non-residential training camp in Blacktown, NSW.
The training camp marks the Commonwealth Bank Young Matildas’ third assembly since their participation in August’s tournament was confirmed in March.
Held at the NSW base of the Future Matildas program, Blacktown International Sportspark, head coach Leah Blayney has called up 27 players for the training camp with representation from across Australia.
Matches around Australia may have been postponed but you can keep football in your life with the #PlayAtHomeChallenge.
While it is important to practise social distancing during this time of uncertainty, it has never been more important to be active, connect with each other and keep your skills sharp!
So, if you are missing your weekend football fix out on the parks and pitches of Australia, take your ball and show us your best moves.
Whether it’s in your own back yard, in a quiet field or in a safe place at home, we want you to join our #PlayAtHomeChallenge.
The CommBank Young Matildas (U-20) will travel to Wellington in July to take on the Aotearoa New Zealand U-20 Women’s National Team in a two-match international friendly series. Australia will open the series against the Junior Football Ferns on Thursday, 11 July 2024 (12.30pm AEST) at Jerry Collins Stadium with the fixture streamed live on Football Australia’s YouTube page and available to watch in Australia. Three days later the two nations will clash again on Sunday, 14 July 2024 (12.30pm AEST) in a closed doors match at New Zealand Campus of Innovation…
The Australian Olympic Committee has announced the 18-member men’s Football team for Tokyo 2020, with the ‘Olyroos’ returning to the Olympic arena for the first time since Beijing 2008.
Coached by Seoul 1988 Olympian Graham Arnold, Australia’s ambitious men’s Football team for Tokyo 2020 includes players currently playing for clubs across the A-League, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Many members of the squad have enjoyed recent success at club and international level, with Denis Genreau, Connor Metcalfe, Harry Souttar and Mitchell Duke starring for the Socceroos in June, Nathaniel…
The Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS) today announced that David Gallop AM, the CEO of Football Federation Australia, will become the new Chairperson of COMPPS, effective immediately, with James Sutherland stepping down as the current Chairperson following his resignation as CEO of Cricket Australia.
James Sutherland has held the position of Chairperson since COMPPS was formed in 2009, and has been CEO of Cricket Australia since 2001. He will officially vacate his role as CEO of Cricket Australia at their Annual General Meeting later this month.
Peta Trimis started her football journey in the park as a 10-year-old. Even then, she knew that she wanted to represent her country one day.Now, at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™, the Central Coast Mariners forward is living the dream of her younger self.“I have a really big passion for football, family and friends,” the 18-year-old told Football Australia media.“I just love being on the pitch. When I walk on, I just forget about everything else. I don’t know how to explain it – it’s being so focused, but you feel so free at the same time, and just really enjoy it.”Trimis…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Football Coaches Australia (FCA) in a ground-breaking partnership to enhance coach development.
The agreement will see the organisations collaborate across three key areas, and FFA Chief Executive James Johnson said he was delighted with the partnership.
“Creating world class environments for coach development is a high priority for FFA. Our focus on coach development to the long-term success of Australian football is highlighted by our inclusion of Principle VI within the XI Principles for…
Football Australia’s ambition to make a tangible impact on Reconciliation in Australia has taken positive steps throughout 2021, with the organisation having commenced a clear process of engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
In the XI Principles for the future of Australian football, the vision for Australian football to be recognised as a leader in Indigenous sporting programs and the Reconciliation process is outlined, and in the first half of this year several measures have been enacted to kick-off Football Australia’s pursuit of this important target.
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today encouraged all footballers to reach out and thank the thousands of volunteers this weekend, as National Volunteer Week wraps up.
The week celebrates the six million Australians who volunteer their time across the country, and it is estimated more than two million spend their time helping with sport.
Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop AM said the success of football at the grassroots is down to the dedication of a huge club network.
“Every week we see thousands of dedicated volunteers, committed administrators, and mums and dads around…
The contenders for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 crown will discover their Group Stage fate at the Final Draw for the 12th edition of the tournament on November 10 (Monday) at 6pm AEDT in Bangkok.Set to take place at the Grand Fourwings Bangkok, the ceremony will split the 12-strong cast into three groups, who will do battle between April 1 and 8 2026, in Thailand, which is serving as hosts for the second time after 2019.Eight group winners and the three best-ranked runners-up came through the Qualifiers in August to join Thailand, including four teams that have never missed a…
The CommBank Young Matildas will play the Chinese U-20 Women’s National Football Team in their final match of the two-match international series. Australia will take on China at the Auxiliary Field of Xiamen Egret Stadium at 1pm CST (4pm AEDT) today.How to watch:Both matches against China will be live-streamed on YouTube for fans across Australia.
CommBank Young Matildas Head Coach Leah Blayney said the matches are an opportunity to pit her side against one of the best teams in the world.“All away games and international activity are important for our…
