Socceroos

Ghana's Cup surge puts Socceroos on notice

Liam Fitzgibbon The enormity of the Socceroos' task at the World Cup continues to grow after an under-strength Ghana stormed into the final of the African Cup of Nations.

Last chance for fringe Socceroos

Michael Lynch Would-be Socceroos hoping for a seat on the plane to South Africa will get one more opportunity to impress coach Pim Verbeek.

Socceroos central

Michael Lynch Australia's World Cup preparations also include a tantalising look at planning the succession for one of the team's great partnerships.

Socceroos pin cup hopes on transfers

Michael Lynch, Dubai Transfer speculation swirls around several of the Australian squad, many of whom are anxious to get first-team action to try to press their World Cup claims.

Off beam: Kuwaitis target Socceroos with lasers

Scott Spits Officials will investigate the use of laser lights by Kuwaiti fans trying to distract the Socceroos during a thrilling Asian Cup qualifier today.

Socceroos let two-goal lead slip

Michael Lynch in Kuwait Australia and Kuwait both inched closer to an Asian Cup finals place after the pair played out a frenetic 2-2 draw in Kuwait City.

Pressure gets to Socceroos

Michael Lynch, Kuwait City It wasn't so much a game of two halves in the packed and noisy Kuwait Social Club Stadium, more an encounter divided into three thirds.

Socceroos likely to face Croatia in World Cup send-off

Michael Lynch Negotiations over final World Cup farewell game for Socceroos at MCG continue.

Five-star cup base for Socceroos

Michael Cockerill, Cape Town Socceroos choose five-star game lodge situated over 1500 metres above sea level as their base camp for next year's World Cup.

Socceroos don't fear drawing cup big guns: Verbeek

Michael Cockerill, Cape Town Coach Pim Verbeek insists his players have nothing to fear from ''any team in the world''.

Socceroos picture clearer after France, Portugal unseeded

The Socceroos face the potential of being grouped with two powerhouses of world soccer at next year's World Cup after France and Portugal were left unseeded for Friday's draw.

Odds stacked against Socceroos after World Cup draw

Glenda Kwek The Socceroos are $2.85 to make it to the second round of the World Cup, after a tough draw this morning saw it placed in a group with powerhouse Germany, Serbia and Ghana.

Socceroos fans unfazed by tough draw

Tom Reilly and Michael Cockerill Australian soccer fans are set to spend more than $100 million travelling to next year's World Cup.

Kemp lines up for shot at Socceroos

Michael Lynch, Gosford Melbourne Victory wing back mounting compelling case to be included in Socceroos' A-League-based side to play crucial Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait next month.

Socceroos face difficult World Cup group

The Socceroos have been drawn to play three-time champions Germany, Serbia and Ghana in Group D at next year’s World Cup finals in South Africa.

Socceroos in uphill battle to survive group

Michael Lynch Australia can be happy it avoided the fate of fellow Asian qualifier North Korea, which faces Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast in the World Cup group stage.

Allsopp hopeful of Socceroos recall

Former Melbourne Victory striker Danny Allsopp is relishing life with Qatari club Al-Rayyan and hopes the move will earn him a Socceroos recall in Kuwait in January.

Lampard double fires Chelsea back to top

London Chelsea marched back to the top of the English Premier League table with an emphatic 3-0 defeat of on-form Birmingham at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Chelsea charges back to top as Cahill stars for Everton

Chelsea marched back to the top of the English Premier League table with an emphatic 3-0 defeat of on-form Birmingham at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.