How far can the Socceroos really go at the FIFA World Cup?
This crop of Socceroos has been labelled the "next generation", but that doesn't mean they aren't aiming high at the FIFA World Cup.
Analysis by Tom Wildie
Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 5:35am
Tom has covered sport in Perth and across Australia for the ABC for a decade. He presents the ABC News WA 7pm sport bulletin on weekends, and is a regular on ABC radio.
This crop of Socceroos has been labelled the "next generation", but that doesn't mean they aren't aiming high at the FIFA World Cup.
Analysis by Tom Wildie
Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 5:35am
Australian soccer legend Johnny Warren once asked why Australia was content with just qualifying for a World Cup. Australia coach Tony Popovic is remembering that as he aims higher than ever before at the tournament.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 10:31am
Socceroos striker Mo Toure is a no-show at the beginning of a scheduled training session, bringing his fitness into doubt just days out from their World Cup opener against Türkiye.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 2:35pm
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Topic:Explainer
Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 9:57am
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan is a long way from home, but he has found an unexpected connection in Oakland.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 10:39am
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest single-sport event on the planet and has delivered numerous historical moments, from Diego Maradona's "hand of God" in 1986 to Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi.
Topic:Explainer
Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 8:16am
Mat Ryan and Mathew Leckie are at a record-equalling fourth FIFA World Cup, while Cristian Volpato headlines a host of first-timers, after his late switch from Italy. Here's your complete guide to the Socceroos' World Cup squad.
Topic:Explainer
Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 8:02am
The Socceroos have finished their warm-up games, and now turn their attention to Türkiye in their first World Cup match. So, what have we learned from their friendly games against Mexico and Switzerland?
Analysis by Tom Wildie
Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 11:10am
The Socceroos respond after a poor first half to claim a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their final match before the FIFA World Cup.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 8:11am
Connor Metcalfe takes aim at comments coming from US experts ahead of the Socceroos' upcoming FIFA World Cup campaign.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 6:37am
The Socceroos have been boosted ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with young midfielder Cristian Volpato switching allegiance from Italy to Australia.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Fri 29 May 2026 at 6:33pm
At Fremantle's season launch, coach Justin Longmuir declared there was no fun in his life. Eight straight wins later, he is having "plenty of fun" amid the team's second-best ever start to a season.
Topic:Sport
Sat 9 May 2026 at 6:28pm
Goals from Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy allow the Matildas to scrap to a 2-1 win over North Korea in Perth in a thrilling Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal clash.
Topic:Matildas
Sat 14 Mar 2026 at 12:00am
The Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles are starting the new AFL season at very different stages of the journey — and for one of them, the time to turn potential into performance and challenge for the premiership is now.
Analysis by Tom Wildie
Fri 13 Mar 2026 at 8:39am
The Matildas get off to a winning start, but the Filipinas don't make things easy in the opening game of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium.
Topic:Matildas
Mon 2 Mar 2026 at 1:56am
After a long-term injury seriously derailed her career, Australian soccer player Amy Sayer is looking to leave a mark on this year's Asian Cup, which begins for the Matildas on Sunday in Perth.
Topic:Matildas
Fri 27 Feb 2026 at 8:26am
The Perth Lynx were a middling side after eight games of the WNBL season, but the arrival of Han Xu sparked an astonishing turnaround in their fortunes — both on and off the court.
Topic:Basketball
Fri 27 Feb 2026 at 2:25pm
WA's last State of Origin captain Chris Waterman is relishing the prospect of the concept's reboot — and can't wait to see his son Jake donning the famous black swan for the clash.
Topic:AFL
Tue 10 Feb 2026 at 8:17am
Matildas captain Sam Kerr was just 16 when she helped the team win the Women's Asian Cup — their first, and to date only major trophy. Now she's leading the side at home, ready for another shot at glory.
Topic:Matildas
Tue 3 Feb 2026 at 5:21pm
The worst performing team in the AFL has a bumper hand in this year's national draft. How it uses it will shape the club's fortunes for the next decade.
Analysis by Tom Wildie
Wed 19 Nov 2025 at 8:57am
Former Olympic medallists and a founding member of a platinum-selling band form part of a veteran crew from WA who have set their sights on the world's biggest and most famous rowing race.
Topic:Sport
Sat 18 Oct 2025 at 3:18pm
West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich says he has no concerns over his history of concussions after completing a trade to the Eagles from premier Brisbane.
Topic:AFL
Sun 12 Oct 2025 at 8:13am
The Gold Coast Suns were smashed from pillar to post in their early years. Their coach from that time, Eagles great Guy McKenna, reflects on the club's 15-year road to the AFL finals.
Topic:AFL
Thu 4 Sep 2025 at 12:34pm
When Lachie Weller runs out onto Perth Stadium as part of the history-making Gold Coast team, he will be playing the side that drafted him back in 2014.
Topic:Sport
Sun 31 Aug 2025 at 10:19am
Caleb Serong has copped plenty of extra attention in 2025 but, thanks to the meditative power of LEGO, he's been able to stay at the very top of the game.
Topic:AFL
Sat 30 Aug 2025 at 4:43pm