Socceroos News

Match Preview: Olyroos v Spain

The Olyroos look to book their place in the Quarter Finals of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 men's football tournament when they take on Spain U23 at the Sapporo Dome on Sunday night 8:30pm (AEST). Australia, who sit atop of Group C after defeating Argentina 2-0 on Thursday night, ha

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Duke urges Olyroos to maintain energy against Spain in Sapporo

Olyroos overage player Mitchell Duke has urged Australia to produce another all-action, high-energy performance against Spain in Sapporo on Sunday, as Graham Arnold's charges seek to record back-to-back victories against high-profile opponents in the Tokyo 2020 Men's Football Tou

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From South Sudan to starring in Sapporo: Skipper Thomas Deng's inspirational journey

Growing up, football is what made Thomas Deng feel as though he belonged on Australian shores. And on Thursday, he delivered a performance to help the Olyroos prove they mean business on the international stage. Australia's unforgettable Olympic victory over Argentina, dur

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‘My jaw dropped’: The phone call that led to Tilio's historic strike

With his second touch as an Olyroo, seconds after coming off the bench, Marco Tilio became the youngest men's goalscorer for Australia at the Olympic Games. But his unforgettable heroics were almost never given the chance to unfold in the first place. The 19-year-old sent

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The overwhelming 'belief' fuelling Lachie Wales and the Olyroos

From originally being named as a train-on player, to starting and scoring in the Olyroos Tokyo Olympics 2020 opener against Argentina, Lachlan Wales will never forget the night Australia 'shocked the world'. Western United's Wales kicked off a historic night for the Olyroos as

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Arnold: Nobody gave us a chance - apart from us

In the lead-up to Australia's first Olympic Men's Football Tournament in over a decade, Graham Arnold continually reinforced his belief that 'the kids would shock the world'. On a balmy night in the North of Japan, they did exactly that. And putting a momentous sporting a

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Football community erupts as Olyroos 'shock the world' v Argentina

It will go down as one of the most famous nights in Australian football history. Up against the 2008 Olympic Gold Medallists, the Olyroos produced a stunning 2-0 victory over Argentina in their first match at an Olympic Games in 13 years. Western United's Lachie Wales gave

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Olyroos 2 Argentina 0: ‘Oh what an Olyroo night’

The Sapporo Dome on the Japanese Island of Hokkaido was the stage for the much-anticipated Olyroos Opener against the might of Argentina. The Matildas with a winning start against New Zealand, the men's team desperate to do the same in the first Olympic appearance by the Olyro

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How to watch: Olyroos v Argentina

As we enter the week that Australia will take part in Olympic Men's Football Tournament action for the first time in 13 years, here is how you can watch the Olyroos' opening group stage encounter. Graham Arnold's side are set to face Argentina, with the match kicking off at 8

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Arnold expects Olyroos to excel at Tokyo 2020

Olyroos Head Coach Graham Arnold is confident that his side are not just in Japan to 'make up the numbers' during the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Men's Football Tournament. The Olyroos kick off their first Olympic campaign in 13 years on Thursday evening, and despite being drawn in a

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Preview: The Olyroos' Tokyo 2020 Men’s Football Tournament

Australia's Olyroos will make a welcome return to the Men's Football Tournament at the Olympic Games this evening, with the team kicking off their first participation at the Games since Beijing 2008 with a clash against Argentina in Sapporo. Coached by Seoul 1988 Olympian Grah

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Socceroos in the A-League: Chris Ikonomidis joins Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory have today confirmed the signing of Chris Ikonomidis on a three-year deal. The Socceroos forward, who recently announced his departure from fellow A-League club Perth Glory, is set to pull on the navy blue of Victory for the 2021-22 season under new boss Ton

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Meet the Olyroos: The Forwards

With Australia almost set to kick off their first Olympic Men's Football tournament since 2008, here's your chance to get to know every member of the Olyroos' squad. Check out the talented youngsters, and one overage marksman, that will be looking to fire in the final third t

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Meet the Olyroos: The Midfielders

With Australia almost set to kick off their first Olympic Men's Football tournament since 2008, here's your chance to get to know every member of the Olyroos' squad. Graham Arnold has no shortage of quality midfielders to choose from - here's everyone who could feature in the

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‘I’m here in La Liga to win’: Mat Ryan hungry for success with Real Sociedad

At his first official press conference with Real Sociedad, Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan revealed his desire to succeed - and showcased his fluency in Spanish. After four years at Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League, Ryan returns to Spanish football, having had a th