Socceroos can frustrate Japan into result: Aloisi

Socceroos great John Aloisi believes Australia can frustrate their way to a win over Japan and says Tony Popovic is just the man for the job.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 14

New-look Socceroos confident fresh style can beat Japan

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is determined to build on a new playing style against Japan and believes it can deliver a breakthrough win.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 14

‘Pushes us to the limit': Tony Popovic gets down to business as Socceroos strive to join the elite | Joey Lynch

New Australia coach is wasting no time in lifting training standards and implementing his ideas ahead of a critical World Cup qualifier in...
THE GUARDIAN Oct 14

Internationals: Ben Doak Makes First Scotland Start

Ben Doak made his first senior start for Scotland against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League.  On Saturday, the 18-year-old came up against...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Oct 14

Tony Popovic and Mitch Duke | Pre-Match Press Conference | Japan v Australia

Subway Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic and forward Mitch Duke speak to the media in Saitama Stadium 2002 ahead of Australia's 2026 FIFA World Cup...
FOOTBALLNEWS Oct 14

Match Preview: Japan v Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier™

The Socceroos travel to Saitama for their second FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Asian Qualifier this month, facing a formidable Japan side at...
SOCCEROOS.COM.AU Oct 14

How to watch Socceroos vs Japan in Australia: TV channel, live stream for World Cup qualifier

The Socceroos head to Saitama to face Japan in a huge World Cup qualifying test.
SPORTINGNEWS.COM Oct 14

What time is Socceroos vs Japan in Australia? Kick off time, live stream for World Cup qualifier

Tony Popovic's Socceroos head to Saitama to face Japan in a huge World Cup qualifying test.
SPORTINGNEWS.COM Oct 14

Old coaching ties run deep for Socceroos, Japan bosses

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will face his former Sanfrecce Hiroshima teammate Tony Popovic on the touchline in a huge World Cup qualifier against...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 14

Mitch Duke: It's a great chance for us to shock the favourites

Ahead of the Australia's crunch clash against Japan on Tuesday night, Mitch Duke talks about life under Tony Popovic,...
SOCCEROOS.COM.AU Oct 14

Kye Rowles: We'll try to ruin Japan's party

Subway Socceroos defender Kye Rowles believes the team are growing in confidence every day ahead of Australia's...
SOCCEROOS.COM.AU Oct 14

POPA CAM: New footage of Tony Popovic in the dugout against China PR

Watch unseen footage of Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic in the dugout during our 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Qualifier against China PR at Adelaide...
FOOTBALLNEWS Oct 14

Japan a happy breeding ground for Socceroos

A plethora of Socceroos players and coaches have plied their trade in Japan and reaped the benefits - including coach Tony Popovic.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 14

History books, stats against the Socceroos' Japan quest

The Socceroos will need to defy recent results against Japan to win their World Cup qualifier in Saitama.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 14

'You've got to be perfect': Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster

No Socceroos team has ever beaten Japan in Japan before, but following victory over China in Adelaide, the Aussies are feeling confident of an upset.
ABC.NET.COM.AU Oct 14

Why Tony Popovic could be the perfect man to break the Socceroos' Japan curse

Tony Popovic and the Socceroos have the weight of history against them when they take on Japan.
SPORTINGNEWS.COM Oct 14

Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster

The Socceroos face the daunting task of attempting to beat Japan on their home deck in a World Cup qualifier but are adamant they are up to it.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 14

Fit-again Riley McGree ready to fire with Socceroos

It will take moments of quality for the Socceroos to get a result against the odds against Japan, but Riley McGree believes he can bring that.
THEWEST.COM.AU Oct 14

Rising sons, shifting shadows: how Japan's football systems left Australia in the shade

Japan once felt inferior to the Socceroos. But a 60-team J.League of three divisions has created such depth, Australia enter the World Cup...
THE GUARDIAN Oct 13

All the takeaways from Tony Popovic's first game as Socceroos boss

Christian Marchetti has put together an extensive list of takeaways from the Socceroos' first game of the Tony Popovic era against China.
FRONTPAGEFOOTBALL.NET Oct 13

Luke Brattan relishing long-awaited Socceroos recall

Luke Brattan's decorated club career hasn't been recognised with a Socceroos cap yet but he is still dreaming after receiving a recall under Tony...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 13

Joe Gauci: We're ready to take the game to Japan | Press Conference | Japan v Australia

Subway Socceroos goalkeeper Joe Gauci reflects on a memorable night in his hometown Adelaide - where Australia defeated China PR 3-1 - and looks...
FOOTBALLNEWS Oct 13

The ‘Willy Wonka' moment that put Harry Souttar back on track for Socceroos

A change in club has proved the world of difference for the Australian defender.
BRISBANETIMES.COM.AU Oct 13

Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is finally back playing club football again and Australia should benefit from his match sharpness ahead of facing...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 12

Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Tony Popovic turned to a back three against China with success and his defenders will be happy to implement that again when they face Japan.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 12

When was the last time the Socceroos beat Japan? Head-to-head record, stats for World Cup qualifier

The Sporting News looks at the head-to-head record between the Socceroos and Japan.
SPORTINGNEWS.COM Oct 12

Every Angle: Craig Goodwin talks through Adelaide Oval wonderstrike

We relive Craig Goodwin's stunning goal for Australia against China PR at Adelaide Oval from every angle, with exclusive insight from the man...
FOOTBALLNEWS Oct 12

Lewis Miller riding his Socceroos redemption story

After Lewis Miller's Asian Cup redemption moment in the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against China, he has his sights set on staying in Tony...
THEWEST.COM.AU Oct 12

Mitch Duke: We can beat anyone on our day | Press Conference | Japan v Australia

Ahead of returning to what he calls his 'second home', Mitch Duke spoke to the media to preview Australia's next FIFA World Cup 2026 Third Round...
FOOTBALLNEWS Oct 12

Socceroos ignore mission impossible history in Japan

Striker Mitch Duke says the Socceroos are ignoring their winless record against Japan in Japan ahead of Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier in...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 12
2