Socceroos set for showdown with Graham Arnold's Iraq in 2027 Asian Cup
The Socceroos learned of their three Group D opponents overnight and face a potential meeting with defending champions Qatar or Asian powerhouses Japan in the semi-finals.
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Aussie FIFA Series kicks off with China defeating Curaçao 2-0 in Sydney
A physical China beat World Cup-bound Curacao 2-0 on Friday in the Caribbean island nation's first match under new Dutch coach Fred Rutten after the abrupt departure of veteran Dick Advocaat.
Asian Cup success hides underlying problems across the continent
Record crowds at the Asian Cup have been hailed by organisers as a watershed for the women's game but the tournament has thrown up familiar concerns of gender inequality and a stubborn divide betwee…
Japan manager hails Matildas as huge frontrunners for Asian Cup success
Japan coach Nils Nielsen insists hosts Australia will be "massive favourites" in Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final, but his team's near-flawless progress to the title match suggests otherwise.
Japan thrash South Korea to advance to Women's Asian Cup final
Japan continued their fine goalscoring form as they cruised past South Korea 4-1 on Wednesday to book their ticket to the final of the women's Asian Cup, where they will take on Australia.
Aziz Behich, Awer Mabil and Nishan Velupillay rejoin Socceroos lineup for March internationals
Several familiar faces - and three uncapped players - are in the Socceroos squad announced by Tony Popovic for their Melbourne and Sydney friendlies later this month.
Australia encouraged to show courage versus China in Asian Cup semi-final
Australias head coach Joe Montemurro encouraged his players on Monday to display courage in their Womens Asian Cup semi final matchup with the reigning champions China who remain cautious regarding t…
China coach declares no apprehension facing hosts Australia in Women's Asian Cup semi-final
Ante Milicic, the coach of China, stated that his squad feels no anxiety about competing against the host nation Australia before a large audience in the Women's Asian Cup semi-final match, describin…
China and South Korea advance to Women's Asian Cup semi finals
Champions from the previous tournament China netted two goals during extra time to secure a high profile semi final clash with tournament hosts Australia at the Women's Asian Cup on Saturday while a…
China Overcomes Taiwan in Extra Time to Reach Women's Asian Cup Semi-Finals
Champions from the previous tournament China netted two goals during extra time to secure a high-profile semi-final matchup against the host nation Australia in the Women's Asian Cup following a grip…