Football

The Socceroos have taken swipes at the quality of refereeing in their 2-0 loss to the United States, with Nestory Irankunda saying the referee had a "stinker".

Socceroos fans across Australia have flocked to live screening sites, where flares were set off following the team's disappointing loss to the USA.

It was the biggest show in town as celebrities packed the stands in Seattle for Australia's FIFA World Cup group match against the United States on Thursday morning.

As the clock ticked annoyed commentators finally said what every Australian was thinking.

The Socceroos have crashed back down to earth and been served up a sobering reminder of their World Cup mortality as USA emphatically put them to the sword 2-0 in Seattle.

The injured star could not believe his own eyes and the rival who caused it was in serious distress.

For the best part of two decades it’s been the perennial debate in world football. But has this week provided a definitive answer?

The deliberate ploy helped the Three Lions score the opening goal.

United States star Christian Pulisic has been training solo and appears in serious doubt to start, or even play at all, against the Socceroos at the World Cup.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has scored twice to steer England to an entertaining 4-2 opening win at the World Cup over Croatia in Dallas.

The Socceroos have been on the receiving end of barb after barb from American pundits in the months leading up to their World Cup clash — and now, their chance to respond is only days away.

Lionel Messi has got Argentina off to the perfect start as they attempt to defend their World Cup crown

In many ways, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are a perfect contrast, but what they have in common is winning, accolades and an unmatched influence within soccer and arguably within sport as a two-piece.

African archipelago nation Cape Verde, on their World Cup bow, have shocked Spain by holding the European champions to a goalless draw in Atlanta.

FIFA has cleared an Australian referee of any wrongdoing after the World Cup VAR official denied he deliberately made a controversial on-air hand gesture.

Fresh off keeping a clean sheet in Australia's classic 2-0 win over Turkey, the Socceroos will turn their focus to a high-octane United States attack.

Australia’s captain and decade-long goalkeeper Mat Ryan was axed for the first game of sport’s biggest tournament. Why did coach Tony Popovic do it?

Nestory Irankunda paid tribute to Tim Cahill with his corner-flag celebration during Sunday’s big win. Here’s how the Socceroos legend responded.