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Why the Socceroos' World Cup path is now even harder

Australia’s Socceroos have been offered the toughest path to next year’s World Cup should they fail to gain automatic qualification from their Asian group, with a South American powerhouse awaiting them in a potential one-match playoff.

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Why the Socceroos' World Cup path is now even harder

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Why the Socceroos' World Cup path is now even harder

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Why the Socceroos' World Cup path is now even harder

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Ayian

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'Pathetic': Australia now face tricky road to Qatar 2022

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Ed Jackson

'Sloppy' Roos drop points against China, leaving World Cup bid reeling

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'Sloppy' Roos drop points against China, leaving World Cup bid reeling

Stuart Thomas

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'Stupid choice': Does Graham Arnold trust Jamie Maclaren?

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Ed Jackson

Arnold eager to see A-League stars press Socceroos claim

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Ayian

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'Pathetic': Australia now face tricky road to Qatar 2022

In September I said that Australia had nothing to be worried about with regards to World Cup qualifying, but I couldn’t be more wrong now.

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Ed Jackson

'Sloppy' Roos drop points against China, leaving World Cup bid reeling

Graham Arnold’s “sloppy” Socceroos are facing a much tougher journey on the road to next year’s World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw in their latest qualifier with China.

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Stuart Thomas

Expert

'Stupid choice': Does Graham Arnold trust Jamie Maclaren?

The Socceroos entered a crucial match-up against Saudi Arabia last Thursday night with significant talent unavailable.

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Ed Jackson

Arnold eager to see A-League stars press Socceroos claim

On the eve of Australia’s final World Cup qualifier of 2021, Graham Arnold is looking ahead to see which A-League Men players can force their way into contention for a call-up over the next few months.

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Ed Jackson

Mat Ryan still confident Roos are on right path to Qatar

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Tony Harper

Editor

MATCH REPORT: Arnie says Saudi 'time wasting' frustrated Socceroos in bad tempered World Cup clash

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MATCH REPORT: Arnie says Saudi 'time wasting' frustrated Socceroos in bad tempered World Cup clash

Mike Tuckerman

Expert

Socceroos vs Saudi Arabia: See how World Cup qualifier unfolded

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Socceroos vs Saudi Arabia: See how World Cup qualifier unfolded

Stuart Thomas

Expert

Qatar looks a long way off should the Socceroos lose tonight

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Ed Jackson

Mat Ryan still confident Roos are on right path to Qatar

Despite two matches without a win, Socceroos skipper Mat Ryan is confident Australia’s World Cup qualifying campaign will get back on track against China.

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Tony Harper

Editor

MATCH REPORT: Arnie says Saudi 'time wasting' frustrated Socceroos in bad tempered World Cup clash

Australia and Saudi Arabia battled to a bad tempered draw in Parramatta, with torrents of rain and the crocodile tears of the visitors adding to a wet squib of a night that spells trouble for Socceroos World Cup campaign.

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Mike Tuckerman

Expert

Socceroos vs Saudi Arabia: See how World Cup qualifier unfolded

The Socceroos are back on home soil for the first time in 763 days as they take on Saudi Arabia in a World Cup qualifying blockbuster at Western Sydney Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog from 8:10pm AEDT

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Stuart Thomas

Expert

Qatar looks a long way off should the Socceroos lose tonight

The magnitude of the Socceroos’ 86th minute own goal against Japan last month is highlighted by the potential ramifications of their clash with Saudi Arabia in Sydney tonight.

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Will the Socceroos ever be successful under Graham Arnold?

Back when the AFC qualifying draw was made, I felt that top two was a strong possibility.

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Will the Socceroos ever be successful under Graham Arnold?

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Roar Guru

The Crowd

Roar Guru

Will the Socceroos ever be successful under Graham Arnold?

Back when the AFC qualifying draw was made, I felt that top two was a strong possibility.

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The Crowd

Roar Guru

The Crowd

Roar Guru

Will the Socceroos ever be successful under Graham Arnold?

Back when the AFC qualifying draw was made, I felt that top two was a strong possibility.

Football

Mike Tuckerman

Expert

Mike Tuckerman

Expert

'A reminder to football’s staunchest critics': The Socceroos can help lead the code's renaissance

If football was a popularity contest, Graham Arnold would arguably be up there with West Ham United’s newest manager Nate Shelly from the hit American TV show Ted Lasso.

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Mike Tuckerman

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Mike Tuckerman

Expert

'A reminder to football’s staunchest critics': The Socceroos can help lead the code's renaissance

If football was a popularity contest, Graham Arnold would arguably be up there with West Ham United’s newest manager Nate Shelly from the hit American TV show Ted Lasso.

Football

Mike Tuckerman

Expert

Mike Tuckerman

Expert

'A reminder to football’s staunchest critics': The Socceroos can help lead the code's renaissance

If football was a popularity contest, Graham Arnold would arguably be up there with West Ham United’s newest manager Nate Shelly from the hit American TV show Ted Lasso.

Football

AdelaideAndy

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'Take a chance': Why the Socceroos need to gamble on another Scot

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Oct

'Take a chance': Why the Socceroos need to gamble on another Scot

The Crowd

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The importance of selecting pure goal scorers in the national team

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Oct

The importance of selecting pure goal scorers in the national team

Stuart Thomas

Expert

Keep your head up, Aziz - we’ve all had days like that

Football

Oct

Keep your head up, Aziz - we’ve all had days like that

Mike Tuckerman

Expert

Is Graham Arnold’s call for a Covid exception for Socceroos crowds the right idea?

Football

Oct

Is Graham Arnold’s call for a Covid exception for Socceroos crowds the right idea?

AdelaideAndy

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'Take a chance': Why the Socceroos need to gamble on another Scot

While Jason Cummings has struggled for consistency this season in a Dundee side that looks to already be in a relegation battle, he definitely knows how to find the back of the net.

Football

Oct

The Crowd

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The importance of selecting pure goal scorers in the national team

The recent match against Japan clearly showed Australia’s weakness in attack on the night. But if better players had been selected, they could have posed much more of a threat.

Football

Oct

Stuart Thomas

Expert

Keep your head up, Aziz - we’ve all had days like that

The Socceroos had the chance to scoot nine points clear of Japan in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday night in Saitama.

Football

Oct

Mike Tuckerman

Expert

Is Graham Arnold’s call for a Covid exception for Socceroos crowds the right idea?

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has called on the federal government to help Football Australia get fans back into stadiums ahead of Australia’s next round of World Cup qualifiers.

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Oct

Tony Harper

Editor

'Really great, intelligent football': Arnie's weird boast as Socceroos' Japanese jinx continues

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Oct

'Really great, intelligent football': Arnie's weird boast as Socceroos' Japanese jinx continues

Mike Tuckerman

Expert

Socceroos vs Japan: See how Australia's devastating late defeat unfolded

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Oct

Socceroos vs Japan: See how Australia's devastating late defeat unfolded

AdelaideAndy

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Divided loyalties: Fran Karačić's unusual Socceroos circumstances

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Oct

Divided loyalties: Fran Karačić's unusual Socceroos circumstances

Stuart Thomas

Expert

The Socceroos must be better against Japan

Football

Oct

The Socceroos must be better against Japan

Tony Harper

Editor

'Really great, intelligent football': Arnie's weird boast as Socceroos' Japanese jinx continues

Australia have now gone eight games in 12 years without a victory over Japan, and their gutting 2-1 World Cup qualifying loss in Saitama will hurt as much as any of their failures.

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Oct

Mike Tuckerman

Expert

Socceroos vs Japan: See how Australia's devastating late defeat unfolded

The Socceroos will be hoping to extend their impressive winning streak in World Cup qualifying when they take on Japan in Saitama. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 9:14pm (AEDT).

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Oct

AdelaideAndy

Roar Guru

Divided loyalties: Fran Karačić's unusual Socceroos circumstances

I remember the conversation like it was yesterday. In the car on the way home from under-16 training, my dad asked which national team I would like to play for.

Football

Oct

Stuart Thomas

Expert

The Socceroos must be better against Japan

In a few hours’ time, Australian football fans will either have goofy smiles on their faces, or be starting to fret over yet another troublesome World Cup qualification campaign.

Football

Oct

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Arnold calls on NSW government for exemption for Socceroos crowds

Having witnessed the impact it had on Japan, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is desperate for Australian fans to be allowed to cheer on his team in next month’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.

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Oct

Arnold calls on NSW government for exemption for Socceroos crowds

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Arnold calls on NSW government for exemption for Socceroos crowds

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Arnold calls on NSW government for exemption for Socceroos crowds

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