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Sam Kerr says Asian Cup 'a positive tournament' but 'big opportunity missed'
Reuters · 3 months ago
ustralia captain Sam Kerr said their defeat by Japan in last month's Asian Cup final was bitterly disappointing but the experience would stand the Matildas in good stead for next year's Women's World Cup.
Juan Mata out indefinitely with fractured elbow
Aaron Murphy · 3 months ago
The 37-year-old Spanish World Cup winner could miss the remainder of the 2025/26 A-League Men season after suffering a fracture to his left elbow.
Sacked Danish coach blamed for 'lacking passion' by Japan despite winning Asian Cup
Svend Bertil Fra · 3 months ago
Danish coach Nils Nilsen was axed for being 'a little too lax, a little too soft' despite leading the Japanese women to the Asian Cup title two weeks ago, says Women's national team director, Norio Sasaki, according to the South China Morning Post.
Soccer-Australia, Japan women say AFC ignoring pay inequality concerns
Reuters · 3 months ago
Women's Asian Cup finalists Australia and Japan said on Thursday the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had ignored an invitation to address gender pay inequality before the record-breaking tournament.
Nielsen leaves as head coach of Japanese women's team, weeks after Asian Cup glory
Reuters · 3 months ago
Nils Nielsen has stepped down as head coach of the Japanese women's team, the country's football association (JFA) said on Thursday, less than two weeks after the Dane guided them to the Women's Asian Cup title.
Perth-born Ryan Williams scores in record breaking debut for India national team
AFP · 3 months ago
A journeyman Australian has emerged as an unlikely saviour of Indian football after the 32-year-old took just four minutes to score on his debut for the country and made a small piece of history.
Graham Arnold writes himself into history as an unlikely hero of Iraq
AFP · 3 months ago
Coach Graham Arnold challenged his players to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico on Tuesday.
Iraq boss Graham Arnold heaps praise on players after World Cup feat
Reuters · 3 months ago
Australian Graham Arnold, head coach of Iraq, said on Wednesday that his team would give everything at this year's World Cup and relish the opportunity to surprise the worlds.
Why did Nestory Irankunda celebrate with a white glove against Curaçao?
Reuters · 3 months ago
Australia winger Nestory Irankunda stole the show with a dazzling double and a Michael Jackson-inspired celebration as the Socceroos warmed up for the World Cup with a 5–1 rout of tournament debutants Curacao on Tuesday.
Nestory Irankunda scores brace as Australia thrash Curacao in World Cup warm-up
Reuters · 3 months ago
Nestory Irankunda scored a second-half double as Australia thrashed Curacao 5-1 in a friendly in Melbourne on Tuesday, giving fans a sweet farewell in their final home match before heading overseas to continue their World Cup buildup.
Graham Arnold on the difficulty of keeping war news away from Iraq players
AFP · 3 months ago
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said Monday he is trying to shield his squad from news of the war in the Middle East as they prepare for a crunch 2026 World Cup playoff against Bolivia.
All Whites claim historic first win over South American opposition
AFP · 3 months ago
New Zealand thrashed 10-man Chile 4-1 on Monday in Auckland in their last home match before the World Cup, their first win ever against South American opposition.
Curacao coach Rutten believes side can spring a surprise at World Cup
Reuters · 3 months ago
Curacao coach Fred Rutten says the World Cup's smallest qualifiers are not heading to the finals just to make up the numbers and have the fighting spirit to cause an upset on their debut at the tournament.
Australia head coach Popovic calls on new faces to seize opportunity ahead of World Cup
Reuters · 3 months ago
Australia coach Tony Popovic has called on the new faces in his squad to seize their chance with a performance against Curacao as he looks to bed down his World Cup roster.
Lacklustre Australia edge to late win over Cameroon in FIFA Series
AFP · 3 months ago
Jordan Bos snatched a late winner as a lacklustre Australia edged Cameroon 1-0 for a confidence-boosting victory as they fine-tune preparations ahead of the World Cup.
Aussie FIFA Series kicks off with China defeating Curaçao 2-0 in Sydney
AFP · 3 months ago
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.
All Whites midfielder Thomas hoping years of agonising injuries are past him
Reuters · 3 months ago
For years, New Zealand midfielder Ryan Thomas wondered if his international career had slipped away somewhere between operating tables and endless rehab sessions.
This new Socceroo had never even visited Australia - until now
AFP · 3 months ago
Ante Suto had never set foot on Australian soil until this week -- but come Friday he could be a capped Socceroo and heading to the World Cup.
Ange Postecoglou says he is 'not done yet' as he eyes return to football
AFP · 3 months ago
Ange Postecoglou said Thursday he was "not done yet" while admitting it was hard to watch as the two clubs that dumped him last year battle to avoid English Premier League relegation.
All Whites willing to play Iran outside USA
Reuters · 3 months ago
New Zealand soccer players have said they would be willing to play Iran outside the United States in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup, as uncertainty persists over the fixture amid geopolitical tensions.
