A frustrating night on the Gold Coast saw Australia fall to a 1-0 defeat to Bahrain in the first match of Round Three in their FIFA World Cup 2026™qualifying campaign. In a game which saw few clear cut chances for either side, a cruel deflection off Harry Souttar in the 89th minute proved the difference,...
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Match Preview: Australia v Bahrain | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier™
The Subway Socceroos face Bahrain to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Asian Qualifiers at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast on Thursday at 8:00pm (AEST). The Socceroos are on the Gold Coast for the first time as Australia’s Round Three campaign kicks off against Bahrain at Robina Stadium on Thursday, 5 September...
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Subway Australian U-23 PacificAus Sports Football Series – Update
The Subway Australian U-23s are set to take part in the PacificAus Sports Football Series during the September FIFA Men’s International Window. Following the announcement of the squad on Monday, 26 August there has been a change to the Series format, with New Caledonia being forced to withdraw. As a result, the Subway Australian U-23s will now...
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Australia pacer Spencer Johnson gets engaged to his longtime girlfriend Sarah Petherick
Australian pacer Spencer Johnson has officially announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Sarah Petherick. Johnson, who plays for Gujarat Titans in the IPL, shared the joyous news on social media, posting a series of pictures that captured the couple’s special moment. The engagement comes as a delightful milestone in their relationship, which has been marked...
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Letter to Australian Football Family
Dear Australian Football Family, As I sit down to write this during my final week of employment with Football Australia, I am overwhelmed with a mixture of emotions. It’s hard to believe that my four-year journey with Australian football is coming to a close, but I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt...
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Football Australia and Paramount Australia agree to historic multi-year, multi-platform media rights deal for Australian National Teams through to 2028
Football Australia and Paramount Australia today announced a landmark multi-year and multi-platform agreement to broadcast an extended package of CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos’ games on Network 10 and Paramount+ in Australia, through to 2028. Paramount Australia (parent company of Network 10 and Paramount+) will be the home of the CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos...
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Former Australian coach Justin Langer picks the ideal batting position for Steve Smith in Test cricket
In a recent episode of the Cricket et al podcast, former Australian cricket coach Justin Langer shared his perspective on the optimal batting position for Steve Smith, one of Australia’s premier batter. Langer’s insights come as the cricketing world continues to debate the best role for Smith in the Australian batting lineup. Justin Langer’s ideal...
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Subway Australian U-23 squad named for PacificAus Sports Football Series
Subway Australian U-23s Head Coach, Tony Vidmar has named a 23-man squad for the PacificAus Sports Football Series to play against New Caledonia and Vanuatu senior men’s national teams during the September FIFA International Window. The Subway Australian U-23s will be based out of Port Vila, Vanuatu, playing fixtures at Freshwater Stadium on Thursday, 5 September against...
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Aussie legend Adam Gilchrist names his three greatest wicket-keeper batters
Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist, one of the greatest wicket-keeper batters the game has ever seen, recently revealed his picks for the top three wicket-keeper batters in cricket history. Gilchrist, who revolutionized the role of wicket-keeper with his explosive batting and impeccable glove work, named one Australian, one Indian and a Sri Lankan as his...
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Foundation Clubs meet with Football Australia to discuss National Second Tier development
Football Australia and the eight National Second Tier (NST) Foundation Clubs convened today in Sydney to progress discussions on the future of the NST competition. All parties demonstrated a strong commitment to working collaboratively to develop a model that will benefit the entire Australian football community. This meeting represents a significant milestone in the ongoing...
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Canberra to host 2024 National Para Football Championships
Australia’s top para footballers are set to converge on Canberra this September as the nation’s capital hosts the 20th edition of the National Para Football Championships. From 11-14 September 2024, the Australian Institute of Sport will be the venue for this prestigious event, which takes on added significance this year. Players will be keen to...
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Matildas conclude Paris 2024™ Olympic Campaign
The Matildas’ journey at the Paris 2024™ Olympic Games has come to an end. Despite their best efforts, the team has not progressed to the Quarter Finals. This outcome is undoubtedly disappointing for the team, the fans, and the entire Australian football community. The team’s objective was to improve on the previous fourth-place finish at...