The Touré brothers snuck into their local football field after hours to play the game they loved, while the Yengi brothers kicked around makeshift balls made of plastic bags. Two of them have now made it onto the world stage as Socceroos.
Topic:Explainer
What time is World Cup kick-off, Australian time?
Check out when your team's matches are kicking off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so you don't miss a match.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 1:01pm
Injury concern for Socceroos star on eve of World Cup
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
The $12 Billion World Cup: Inside FIFA’s Biggest Gamble
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever staged — but it’s also one of the most controversial.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 9:55am
A peculiar peace prize and threatened boycotts: The rocky road to the World Cup
Struggled to keep up with the rollercoaster of controversies that plagued the build-up to this World Cup? We've got you covered.
Topic:Explainer
Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 9:57am
Schwarzer confident 'written off' Socceroos can stun American doubters
Maligned, underestimated and overlooked — and that is just the way we like it according to the Socceroos' most capped player.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 4:02pm
Socceroos are a long way from home but have a special Oakland connection
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
When does the FIFA World Cup start and who are the favourites?
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
Four-time veterans to late bolters, here's your Socceroos pocket guide
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
Nestory Irankunda the face of changing Socceroos at World Cup
Nestory Irankunda is set for a breakout moment at the FIFA World Cup as the face of a changing Socceroos team featuring six players of African descent.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 3:00pm
Australia turns its attention to FIFA World Cup after practice games
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
Yengi scores on debut as Socceroos draw with Switzerland in WC warm-up
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
Volpato admits he was 'a bit too scared' to make switch from Italy
New Socceroo Cristian Volpato opens up on his decision to switch allegiance from Italy to Australia ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 7:07am
Socceroos star labels US punditry 'rubbish' ahead of FIFA World Cup
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
Socceroo O'Neill shakes off injury scare to be fit for World Cup debut
Aiden O'Neill put a scare through the Socceroos camp when he went down with an ankle injury in early May, but says he is fit and ready for his World Cup debut.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 9:54am
Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride
Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest World Cup starter yet, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 7:08am
Two new faces named as Socceroos reveal World Cup squad
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.
Topic:Soccer
Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 8:04am
Socceroos defeated by Mexico despite encouraging second-half showing
The Socceroos are beaten 1-0 by Mexico in their penultimate World Cup warm up match despite an improved and impressive second-half performance at the Rose Bowl.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Sun 31 May 2026 at 2:35pm
Socceroos boosted as young midfielder switches allegiance from Italy
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
Socceroos dealt World Cup injury blow with star midfielder ruled out
The Socceroos have been dealt a massive injury blow ahead of next month's FIFA World Cup, with midfielder Riley McGree ruled out of the tournament.
Topic:FIFA World Cup
Tue 26 May 2026 at 10:06am
'Gut feeling': Rising Socceroos star on why he moved to Norwich City
Rising Socceroos striker Mo Toure says a "gut feeling" was the reason behind his wildly successful move to the English Championship.
Topic:Socceroos
Fri 15 May 2026 at 3:19pm