Iraqi scores goal in World Cup debut after being detained by US customs
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was delayed on the way to his first World Cup, but he still made the best…
New Zealanders become first World Cup mother-son duo
When Tyler Bindon came off the bench for New Zealand in its men’s World Cup opener against Iran, he made…
Tunisia names new World Cup coach after sudden axing
Hervé Renard has been appointed Tunisia’s coach at the FIFA World Cup following the sacking of Sabri Lamouchi. Lamouchi was…
Iran’s players celebrated at World Cup but complicated feelings remain
Los Angeles has many monikers. The City of Angels, Tinseltown, La La Land. Perhaps one of the lesser known nicknames…
Quick hits: Cabo Verde finds player on LinkedIn, meet Merlin the Duck
Cabo Verde’s incredible result against Spain brings with it no shortage of amazing stories, while a duck in a jersey…
‘Smiling since last night’: Community joy after Irankunda’s World Cup goal
The family and community of Nestory Irankunda are “very emotional” after his World Cup debut, where he became the youngest…
Socceroos boast heavy Adelaide connection, as SA fans show support
Thousands of South Australian soccer fans gathered in the city to support the Socceroos’ momentous defeat over Türkiye on Sunday.…
The Socceroos’ greatest ever World Cup gamble just paid off
It was the selection shock of the year. In his first ever World Cup team, Tony Popovic incredibly opted against…
Socceroos quick hits: Irankunda’s stunning strike and Beach’s brilliance
Nestory Irankunda scored a goal for the ages and then celebrated like Tim Cahill, while Patrick Beach’s palm proved enormous.…
Underdog status embraced as Socceroos prepare for Türkiye
Tony Popovic knows a thing or two about being the underdog. He was part of the Socceroos’ drought-breaking 2006 side,…