Wild scenes in Mexico City as fans fill the streets after World Cup opener
The signs were there the night before the game. The last-minute panic to buy Mexico jerseys from street sellers lining…
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic signs extension through to Asian Cup
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension to take Australia’s men’s national team through to the Asian Cup…
Quick hits: Opening ceremony delights, drinks break drama and Haiti’s jersey ban
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is up and running, launched by a colourful opening ceremony and comprehensive win for Mexico.…
Shakira kickstarts World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City
Shakira, Maná, Andrea Bocelli and a surprise appearance by Salma Hayek lit up the World Cup opening ceremony ahead of…
‘Just chill, relax’: Infantino defends World Cup visa issues, ticket prices
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says people need to “chill” and trust the game’s governing body as visa issues mount ahead…
What time is World Cup kick-off, Australian time?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway on June 12 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. With a…
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…
FIFA prioritising profit over fans at World Cup, ex-official says
A former FIFA official says the upcoming World Cup has been tainted by corporate greed, as two US states investigate…
Socceroos are a long way from home but have a special Oakland connection
When Oakland left back Jesus De Vicente scored an Olympico in the Roots’s two-nil win over the Las Vegas Lights…
Nestory Irankunda the face of changing Socceroos at World Cup
Nestory Irankunda still cannot believe the new face of Australian football is a young black man. The 20-year-old is one…