Socceroos, FIFA World Cup and China
Socceroos avoid World Cup qualifying disaster after ‘catastrophic’ start in new coach’s first game
A go-ahead goal from local hero Craig Goodwin eight minutes after the break saw the Socceroos claim their first win of the final phase of qualifying, before facing table-topping Japan away on Tuesday night.
Live updates: Socceroos vs China, FIFA World Cup qualifiers at Adelaide Oval
The Socceroos are desperate for a new manager bounce as they take on China, with both teams desperate for a victory as the road to World Cup qualification continues at Adelaide Oval. Follow live.
Socceroos defeat China to revive World Cup qualification hopes
The Socceroos came from behind to beat China 3-1 in their World Cup qualifier at Adelaide Oval, handing Tony Popovic a precious three points in his first match as coach.
Australia v China: 2026 World Cup qualifier – live
Minute-by-minute: The Socceroos seek to get their qualification campaign back on track under new coach Tony Popovic. Join Joey Lynch for updates
Australia beat China 3-1 to resurrect World Cup campaign
Thursday and resurrect their World Cup qualifying campaign, ensuring Tony Popovic's reign as coach got off to a winning start. Australia started confidently and dominated early possession, winning a series of corners and free-kicks on the edge of the box.
Socceroos vs. China live score: World Cup qualifier updates, lineups, result from Tony Popovic Australia debut
The Tony Popovic era gets underway for the Socceroos as they host a must-win World Cup qualifier against China.
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Goodwin saves Socceroos' blushes as Popovic era gets off to mixed start in victory over China
Some brilliance from hometown boy Craig Goodwin ensured the Tony Popovic era started with a victory as Australia defeated ...
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Socceroos come from behind to sink China
Goals from Lewis Miller, Craig Goodwin and Nishan Velupillay saw Australia come from behind to defeat China and claim their ...
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic makes shaky debut against China
They got the win in the end 3-1, but the Socceroos still have a mighty task reaching the next World Cup and winning over ...
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Pressure on new Socceroos coach ahead of must-win clash
Tony Popovic isn't precisely certain what emotions will swirl moments before he becomes the most scrutinised man in ...
Socceroos call-up Nashville's Yazbek to replace injured Luongo
Nashville SC's Patrick Yazbek has been called up to replace Massimo Luongo after the Ipswich Town star was forced to withdraw ...
Analysis: Tony Popovic needs to turn Socceroos’ spark into fire with Japan clash around the corner
The captain relegated to the bench, fresh formation and several shock starters - new Socceroos boss Tony Popovic clearly wasn’t afraid to shake it up for his first match but will the spark turn into a ...
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Gauci helps Socceroos win on Adelaide return
Joe Gauci enjoyed a successful return to Adelaide, helping Australia to beat China PR. The goalkeeper, who joined Aston Villa ...
Nestory Irankunda intent on making a splash for the Socceroos in his home state
The rare chance to play for the Socceroos in South Australia has teenage sensation Nestory Irankunda desperate for game time ...