Football

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.

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.

Patrick Beach was contentiously picked over captain Maty Ryan in goal against Turkey, but silenced any doubters with a stunning performance.

Socceroos star Alessandro Circati can still remember the moment that set him on the path to becoming a highly-rated young defender ahead of the World Cup.

United States' 4-1 thrashing of Paraguay has sent ticket prices spiralling for their remaining group games - including the match with Australia.

A brilliant game by Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup clash in Mexico.

There have been crazy scenes to kick off the tournament both inside and outside the stadium.

There were more red cards than goals when co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to get the 2026 World Cup underway in Mexico City.

Many wealthy World Cup fans are willing to pay the exorbitant prices - and not necessarily because they love soccer.

Players were in tears after the veteran, who died for five minutes in a game four years ago, clutched his chest and fell to the ground.

The Socceroos have fought out a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their final warm-up game ahead of their World Cup campaign.

The 22-year-old has vaulted right into the mix for a start but there was fresh heartbreak for a heart-and-soul veteran.

An equal-record three West Australians are heading to the FIFA World Cup after Perth products Alessandro Circati, Cameron Burgess and Jacob Italiano were named in Tony Popovic’s 26-man Socceroos squad.