FIFA's World Cup discrimination monitor has called for an Australian VAR official to be removed for making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.
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There’s a reason that no sporting event on the planet brings Australians together quite like the soccer World Cup. It’s because we’re no good at it, writes Jackson Barrett.
Jackson Barrett
The Socceroos deserved the stage. Australian sport deserved the stage. And the AFL should have been big enough to recognise it, writes Georgie Parker.
Georgie Parker
Connor Metcalfe netted just his second international career goal as the Socceroos stunned Turkiye on Saturday night, and coach Tony Popovic has given the midfielder permission to shoot for more.
Aaron Kirby
It was one of the greatest wins by an Australian side at the World Cup — and it may have already all but ensured the nation will be able to get behind the Socceroos in the knockout stages.
Josh Kempton
Socceroos legend Harry Kewell has poured more fuel on the feud brewing between Australia and co-hosts USA ahead of their massive clash at the World Cup.
Sweden have soared to top spot in Group F after romping to a 5-1 win over Tunisia in their World Cup encounter in Guadalupe.
Ethan Wilcox
Iran are taking centre stage ahead of their World Cup opener against New Zealand but the Kiwis are ready for their first appearance on the stage in 16 years.
Anna Harrington
The Socceroos’ incredible upset win over Turkey would not have been possible without several herculean performances - but which players topped the pops in our player ratings?
Ben Smith
Socceroos midfielder Connor Metcalfe is still riding the emotional high of scoring the goal that sealed Australia's opening World Cup win over Turkey.
Ivory Coast, playing at the World Cup for the first time in 12 years, have eked out a 1-0 win over Ecuador thanks to a late goal by substitute Amad Diallo.
Aaron Bracy
Nestory Irankunda paid tribute to Tim Cahill with his corner-flag celebration during Sunday’s big win. Here’s how the Socceroos legend responded.
Chris Robinson
Iran's team leaders spoke to reporters after arriving in the US a day before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand.
Greg Beachem
Nestory Irankunda was the hero in the Socceroos’ 2-0 World Cup win over Turkey - but his first-half goal may not have even happened had it not been for the coaches’ intervention.
Japan showed the darkhorse threat they pose at the World Cup as they twice came from a goal down to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands.
Jörg Soldwisch
Kai Havertz scored a brace as Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao in Houston.
Staff Writers
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia's World Cup opener.
The Somalian referee banned from entering the US will receive his full pay as a World Cup referee, according to the BBC.
Socceroos striker Mohamed Toure went down with a lower leg ailment in Australia's 2-0 win over Turkey but hopes it isn't anything worse than cramp.
For the first time in two decades the Socceroos have clutched an opening round win — in a classic, bare-knuckle Australian smash-and-grab — which frankly, was bloody brilliant.
Patrick Beach was contentiously picked over captain Maty Ryan in goal against Turkey, but silenced any doubters with a stunning performance.
Ben Smith examines whether Australia’s stunning boilover against Turkey should surpass a 2006 classic in Kaiserslauten to rank as the nation’s all-time greatest.
Hundreds of soccer fanatics poured into Perth’s Northbridge Plaza to watch the Socceroos win against Turkey in the first game of the World Cup.
Brooke Rolfe
Tony Popovic shocked everyone when he left goalkeeping captain Mat Ryan and vice skipper Jackson Irvine out of Australia’s World Cup victory with Turkiye, but says it came as no surprise within the Aussie camp.
