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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Sam Kerr of the Matildas is challenged by Jade Rose of Canada during the International Friendly Match between the Australia Matildas and Canada at Allianz Stadium on September 06, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Analysis: Matildas’ daunting task after brutal WC draw

The excitement of hosting a first-ever World Cup was tempered by a difficult Group B draw for the Matildas, writes Tilly Werner.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino delivers a speech during the football draw ceremony for the Australia and New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Aotea Centre in Auckland on October 22, 2022. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)

World Cup TV offers expose football’s great divide

FIFA has revealed the massive gulf in TV offers for the men’s and women’s World Cups as it pushes to have the women’s event break even after financial losses in 2015 and 2019.

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Locks and bolters of the Socceroos’ best XI

There is one month for Graham Arnold to sort out the Socceroos before their first game against France. ADAM PEACOCK picks his most-likely starting side.

HOBRO, DENMARK - OCTOBER 19: Kevin Diks, Goalkeeper Mathew Ryan of FC Copenhagen and Viktor Claesson of FC Copenhagen celebrate after the Danish Pokalen cup match between Hobro IK and FC Copenhagen at DS Arena on October 19, 2022 in Hobro, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)

Dropped Ryan speaks out as World Cup looms

Socceroos captain Mat Ryan opens up to ADAM PEACOCK after being drawn into a frosty relationship with a rival goalkeeper and getting benched as the World Cup nears.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Daniel Arzani of Macarthur FC kicks as Isaias Sanchez Cortes of Adelaide United defends during the round two A-League Men's match between Macarthur FC and Adelaide United at Campbelltown Stadium, on October 16, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)

A-League wildcards stake World Cup claims

As Graham Arnold grapples with the status of tried-and-true Socceroos, A-League Men’s players are working their way into – and out of – World Cup contention, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

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AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 21: Mat Ryan of Australia celebrates after saving the fourth penalty from Marat Bikmaev of Uzbekistan (not pictured) in the penalty shoot out during the AFC Asian Cup round of 16 match between Australia and Uzbekistan at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on January 21, 2019 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Why Socceroos skipper could be benched for World Cup

A move to a new club hasn’t gone as planned for Socceroos keeper Mat Ryan. Now Graham Arnold now has a tough choice to make, writes Robbie Slater.

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SAMARA, RUSSIA - June 21: Trent Sainsbury of Australia looks on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Denmark and Australia at Samara Arena on June 21, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

How Sainsbury’s worldly odyssey is peaking in Qatar

Socceroo Trent Sainsbury fell in love with football in Perth, then played in Holland, China, Italy, Switzerland, Israel, Belgium and now, Qatar. More adventure awaits with the World Cup, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

EPL giants hit with fresh World Cup demands

WORLD CUP ROUND-UP: Arsenal and Manchester United may lose some of their biggest names while Qatar officials have a fresh warning for the one million fans set to descend on the Gulf state.

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LISBON, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 05: Kylian MbappÃ© of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the UEFA Champions League group H match between SL Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on October 5, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Mbappe: The player that expects the world

Playing with Messi is no longer enough for the Frenchman who puts himself before needs of the team, writes OWEN SLOT

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates their sides sixth goal and their hat trick during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Guardiola: Foden is more than a wing man

Before the Champions League match with FC Copenhagen, the City manager outlines how the in-form England star can take his game to another level.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Graham Arnold (L) is joined by players Garang Kuol and Jason Cummings during a Socceroos squad announcement and press conference at Dexus Place on September 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Arnie’s big unknown with Socceroos rising star

Garang Kuol and Tommy Rogic’s selection chances. France and Denmark scouting. Lessons from Guus Hiddink. Socceroos coach Graham Arnold answers the big questions with ROBBIE SLATER.

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SOCCEROOS. SUNCORP STADIUM. Graham Arnold and Guus Hiddink pictured on the the field at Suncorp Stadium on the 21st September 2022. Picture: supplied by Michael Puterflam (FFA)

Hiddink’s surprise assessment of Socceroos, Kuol

Guus Hiddink has completed his stint with the Socceroos. He speaks to ADAM PEACOCK about what he witnessed in camp.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Trent Alexander-Arnold of England watches on from the stands during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on September 26, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

How Southgate has failed a special talent

Gareth Southgate’s treatment of Trent Alexander-Arnold borders on the brutal and the bizarre, writes HENRY WINTER. It signals that England will try to tiptoe its way through the World Cup.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Mitchell Duke of the Socceroos celebrates after scoring a goal during the International Friendly match between the New Zealand All Whites and Australia Socceroos at Eden Park on September 25, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Teen Socceroos star shows he’s worth $43k-a-week

An all-time clanger has been erased by the most exciting Socceroos debut in years – as Graham Arnold ponders calling on a World Cup bolter after a scintillating display.

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STADIO GIUSEPPE MEAZZA, MILANO, ITALY - 2022/09/23: Gareth Southgate, head coach of England, looks on during the Uefa Nations League Group 3 football match between Italy and England. Italy wins 1-0 over England. (Photo by Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images)

England fans left looking for reasons to believe

Gareth Southgate faced the music and the media on Sunday, defending his management of England, but it is the supporters he has to convince when his team takes on Germany.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Emily Van Egmond runs during an Australia Matildas training session at Allianz Stadium on September 05, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

The ‘special’ bond spurring van Egmond and Matildas

Emily van Egmond is used to globetrotting as she shows up for the Matildas and the San Diego Wave. Assisting superstars on both continents is keeping her fresh for the World Cup, writes PETER MITCHELL.

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How Ancelotti changed Cahill‘s life forever

Tim Cahill made a career out of proving wrong those who underestimated him. He tells ADAM PEACOCK his big plans for the future.

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AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: David Beckham talks to H.E Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani prior to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Final match between Tunisia and Algeria at Al Bayt Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

‘Sold out’ by Fifa and England great David Beckham

Loyal England supporter Joe White has sent back tickets to the World Cup final in Qatar after deciding he will not feel safe in a country where sexuality is criminalised.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Awer Mabil of Australia breaks away from the defence during the International Friendly match between the Australia Socceroos and the New Zealand All Whites at Suncorp Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Analysis: World Cup questions remain unanswered

Graham Arnold‘s quest to finalise a World Cup squad was not made easier by a disjointed win over New Zealand, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

SYDNEY, NSW - NOVEMBER 16: Lucas Neill #2 and Tony Vidmar #5 for the Socceroos celebrates after winning the second leg of the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Australia and Uruguay at Telstra Stadium November 16, 2005 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

100-year Socceroos dream team named

To celebrate the first 100 years of the Socceroos, a “Team of the Century” has been named.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Harry Kane of England looks on wearing a rainbow captains armband during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on June 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Harry Kane to don rainbow armband in Qatar

Harry Kane will be among a group of captains to wear rainbow armbands at the Qatar World Cup but supporter groups are asking for more decisive action to be taken by England’s FA given the host nation’s human rights record.

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Current and former Socceroos managers Graham Arnold and Guus Hiddink. Picture: FFA

“They fight”: Guus‘ rallying cry to Arnie, Socceroos

“Old stories are nice in the pub.” Guus Hiddink hasn’t arrived in Australia just to talk about the good old days, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 22: Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou (R) and Aaron Mooy during a Celtic training session at Lennoxtown, on July 22, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Ange’s bold predictions for Rogic, Mooy, Socceroos

Should the Socceroos go with Tom Rogic? And how is Aaron Mooy shaping up? Ange Postecoglou speaks to ADAM PEACOCK.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Jason Cummings speaks with media during a Socceroos squad announcement at King St Wharf on September 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

‘A funny lad’: How Cummings’ career was revived

Jason Cummings loves a laugh and a good time – and it‘s gotten him in trouble before. But in a new career chapter at the Mariners, he’s now seriously in the running for the Socceroos, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

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SAITAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 12: Tom Rogic of Australia competes for the ball against Hidemasa Morita and Wataru Endo of Japan during the FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier final round Group B match between Japan and Australia at Saitama Stadium on October 12, 2021 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)

Rogic’s late bid for World Cup comeback

Many thought Tom Rogic was retiring when he withdrew from the Socceroos in May. But, as ADAM PEACOCK writes, we’ve misread him once again.

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