Smash-and-grab for Socceroos as they earn precious point in Japan
Australia eke out 1-1 draw to end hosts run of nine wins
An own goal at each end decides World Cup qualifier
Just 22 days ago, on the day he was...
Horror own goal denies historic Socceroos win
The Socceroos were close to pulling off a shock victory in Japan but the second own goal of the night cruelled those hopes.
Burgess Scores Own Goal as Socceroos Draw
Cameron Burgess started but scored an own goal for Australia as the Socceroos drew 1-1 with Japan in a World Cup qualifier in Saitama.
Socceroos secure valuable FIFA World Cup qualifying point but late mistake costs history-making victory
A late mistake in defence has denied Australia a history-making win in Japan, a dour contest at Saitama Stadium ending 1-1.
Brattan debuts in six Socceroos changes against Japan
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has made six changes to his starting line-up for a huge World Cup qualifier against Japan, including giving Luke...
FIFA World Cup qualifiers 2024 LIVE updates: Socceroos v Japan in Saitama
Tony Popovic's Australia are out to defy history and build momentum against the Samurai Blue.
Live: Socceroos face tough test in Saitama against Japan
The Socceroos have never beaten Japan on their home turf, and face an uphill battle to do so in Saitama in Tony Popovic's second game in charge....
Japan v Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – live
Socceroos face Samurai Blue at Saitama Stadium
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Japan vs. Socceroos live score: World Cup qualifier result, updates, lineups from Australia match
The Socceroos will look to end an awful record against Asian powerhouse Japan in their World Cup qualifier in Saitama. Tony Popovic won his first...
Perth Glory and Socceroos superstar Adam Taggart joins The West Australian this season
Perth Glory captain and Socceroos striker Adam Taggart has joined The West Australian this season.
Socceroos look to end 15-year drought over Japan, with a former great backing new coach Popovic
John Aloisi believes frustrating the Japanese into submission is one way the Socceroos can end their 15-year wait for a win over the Samurai Blue,...
Kye Rowles reveals Hearts transfer alternative as Australian international waxes lyrical about dream destination
Rowles is in japan with the Socceroos for a World Cup qualifier but is keen to sample the J League one day
Socceroos primed for Japan test
The Socceroos head to Japan for another World Cup qualifier and looking to remain unbeaten under new coach Tony Popovic.
Friends Geria and Deng relish competing as Socceroos
Jason Geria and Thomas Deng have both played right-back for Melbourne Victory and are happy to compete against each other for a Socceroos berth...
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.
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.
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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.
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.