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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is up and running, launched by a colourful opening ceremony and comprehensive win for Mexico. Here are the quick hits from the opening day of the tournament.

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. 

The Socceroos will face Türkiye in their first Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's everything you need to know.

A record number of players over 40 will feature at this year's World Cup. So what part does sports science play in keeping the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch longer? 

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends soccer's governing body's handling of visa issues and ticket prices ahead of the World Cup.

Check out when your team's matches are kicking off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so you don't miss a match.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever staged — but it’s also one of the most controversial.

As Mexicans prepare to host or co-host the FIFA World Cup for a record third time, many locals are frustrated by being locked out of the tournament, while others are more optimistic.

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

A former FIFA official says the upcoming World Cup has been tainted by corporate greed as two US states investigate ticket pricing and practices. 

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.

If you're an Aussie fan making the trip, or already there, share your experience with us.

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?

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

Australia and its partners in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance warn that Chinese spies are using job platforms to post fake ads to lure recruits with access to sensitive information.

Human rights advocate and former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says he is concerned by the lack of players speaking out about the United States' human rights record.

Recently realigned Cristian Volpato and Japan-born Tete Yengi are in line for potential national debuts after being named in Australia's squad for this year's World Cup.

Australia would be the "perfect" target for a fledgling Islamist terror network that has carried out antisemitic attacks in Europe, the UK and Canada, experts have warned.

US President Donald Trump says his administration will transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress, after a judge ordered the removal of his name from the Washington venue and blocked his plans to close it for renovations.