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Socceroos Australia East Germany 1974 FIFA World Cup
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Jim Rooney: Why first FIFA World Cup 1974 match is one of Australia's greatest results ever

Former Socceroos midfielder Jim Rooney believes Australia's first ever FIFA World Cup fixture should be remembered as one of the best results in our nation's rich footballing history.

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Apostolos Giannou confirms departure from club

Socceroosstriker Apostolos Giannou has confirmed his departure Cypriot side AEK Larnaca after a two-year stint where he made 54 appearances and scored seven goals. Giannou is now a free agent after announcing on Instagram on Friday that he will not be renewing his contract wi

Socceroos Chile Australia FIFA World Cup
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FIFA World Cup Fan Diary: Accidentally giving your ticket away 40 minutes before Chile kick-off

A die-hard Socceroos fan recalls the tale of how he organised a last-minute trip to Brazil for the FIFA World Cup - only to accidentally give his ticket away right before entering the stadium for Australia v Chile! Whilst going to see your country participate at a FIFA World C

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Stats Insider: Socceroos' first ever FIFA World Cup match in 1974

On the 14th June in 1974, Australia travelled to Volksparkstadion in Hamburg to face East Germany in their first ever fixture in the game's most elite competition. Despite losing 2-1 to Israel in their final friendly before the 1974 FIFA World Cup, Australia came into the game

Stats Insider: How Socceroos, Cahill joined elite company in first FIFA World Cup win
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Stats Insider: How Socceroos, Cahill joined elite company in first FIFA World Cup win

On this day in 2006, Australia went back to the FIFA World Cup after a 32 year wait since their first appearance in 1974, where they played three games, won none (1 draw, 2 losses) and didn't score a single goal.

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'One of the most special days of my life': Simon Hill's Japan FIFA World Cup 2006 Diary

Fox Sports commentator Simon Hill reflects on covering the Socceroos' historic first-ever FIFA World Cup win over Japan in 2006! 14 years ago today, the world was a very different place.  There was no Corona Virus, WikiLeaks was still a few months away from being created, a

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Aussies Abroad Preview: Behich returns to action in Turkey

Aziz Behich could be back in action for Istanbul Basaksehir in Turkey while a blockbuster Saturday in the K League will see all five Korea-based Aussies take to the pitch. The Turkish Superlig returns this weekend so this could be our first chance to get a glimpse of Aziz Behi

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Quiz: Can you name every Socceroos FIFA World Cup opponent?

June 14 marked the 46th anniversary of the Socceroos' debut at the FIFA World Cup.  Since the 1974 tournament, the Socceroos have played at four other World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018), facing 14 different opponents along the way.  But how well do you know your Socceroos

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U-23's Duncan's incredible story of resilience after 'heartbreaking', 'worst injury of career'

Having already fought off three broken ankles in his young career, Australia U-23's and AGF Aarhus midfielder Zach Duncan now faces the reality of another extended stint on the sidelines but if there is one thing he does not lack, it is resilience.

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Share your favourite Socceroos FIFA World Cup videos, photos and stories!

ThroughoutJune the Socceroos & Westfield Matildas channels we be reliving some of our greatest FIFA World Cup moments in the lead up to the announcement of the FIFA Women's FIFA World Cup 2023 bid host on June 25. And, we want fans to share their favourite stories from watchi

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How the Socceroos beat Brazil & France to finish third at FIFA Confederations Cup 2001

Tuesday marks the 19th anniversary since the Socceroos triumphed against Brazil in the third place play-off at the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Korea/Japan. The Socceroos' performance at the FIFA Confederations Cup earned admirers from around the world as they proved

Mustafa Amini
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Aussies Abroad: Big wins, goals around the globe

Another blockbuster weekend of football saw plenty of Aussies take to the pitch around the globe. Two Aussies featured in the final matchday of the regular season in the Danish Superligaen overnight. Awer Mabil's Midtjylland ended the regular season with a 1-0 victory away

Brandon O'Neill
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O’Neill reflects on 'unbelievable' Socceroos debut experience

Sunday marks the anniversary of Socceroos debuts for Brandon O'Neill, Andrew Redmayne, Brandon Borrello and Ryan Williams versus Korea Republic. A youthful Socceroos side faced Korea Republic in front of 55,000 supporters in Busan, a match O'Neill remembers fondly. "It was

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Mark Milligan's best Socceroos moments to mark anniversary of debut

It has been 14 years since Mark Milligan made his debut for the Socceroos and in honour of the former captain we have taken a look back at some of his best moments in the Green and Gold. The midfielder made an 80 appearances for the Socceroos, which is the equal eighth most fo

Josh Kennedy
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Josh Kennedy's best Socceroos moments to mark anniversary of debut

It has been 14 years since striker Josh Kennedy,  made his Socceroos debut in a friendly against Liechtenstein and we've taken a look back at some of his best moments for the national team. Kennedy made 36 appearances over an eight year period, appearing in two FIFA World Cups