Tom Wildie

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. 

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. 

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.

Struggled to keep up with the rollercoaster of controversies that plagued the build-up to this World Cup? We've got you covered.

Socceroos captain Mat Ryan is a long way from home, but he has found an unexpected connection in Oakland.

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.

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. 

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?

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.

Connor Metcalfe takes aim at comments coming from US experts ahead of the Socceroos' upcoming FIFA World Cup campaign.

The Socceroos have been boosted ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with young midfielder Cristian Volpato switching allegiance from Italy to Australia.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.