Robert Danvers
Australia Insider
Robert Danvers covers Australia for Australia Insider: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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Match reportAustralia held by Brazil after Rayan's injury-time header
Nestory Irankunda's superb free kick put Australia ahead against Brazil, but a 95th-minute header from Rayan denied the Socceroos a first win over the South Americans in 25 years.
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PreviewAustralia host Brazil in September friendly
Australia will face Brazil in a friendly international on September 25 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, seeking to build on a run of recent draws.
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National TeamAustralia name seven uncapped players for Brazil friendlies
Australia head coach Tony Popovic has selected seven uncapped players in his 26-man squad for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil.
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National TeamAustralia omit captain Mathew Ryan for Brazil friendlies
Australia head coach Tony Popovic has left veteran goalkeeper and captain Mathew Ryan out of his 26-man squad for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil.
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National TeamTony Popovic says no regrets over Australia World Cup shootout
Socceroos boss Tony Popovic says he has no major regrets over Australia's World Cup campaign, including the penalty shootout defeat to Egypt that ended their run.
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Match reportBrazil Squad for Australia Friendlies Revealed by Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad for friendlies against Australia includes Vinicius Jr and marks a generational shift after the World Cup.
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TransfersAustralia's 2026 World Cup Stars: Where 11 Socceroos Transferred
ESPN reports 11 Socceroos changed clubs after the 2026 World Cup, including multi-million euro moves for Circati to Benfica and Irankunda to Sporting CP.
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National TeamAustralia unveils Under-15 teams for FIFA World Cup pathway
Australia has created Under-15 national teams for FIFA's new youth World Cup events as the Under-20s drew 2-2 with Malaysia in qualifiers.
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Match reportAustralia's 2026 World Cup ends with shootout loss
Australia were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup by Egypt in a penalty shootout, finishing second in their group and exiting at the Round of 32 stage.
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Match reportAustralia edge Argentina in tight opening test
Australia began their tour with a 27-21 win in Jujuy, scoring four tries to give coach Les Kiss a third straight victory.
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Match reportAustralia's World Cup Loss to USA Analyzed
The Socceroos fell 2-0 to the United States in a crucial World Cup group stage match, with the defeat sealing their elimination from the tournament.
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National TeamAustralia's Ideal Team for World Cup 2026 Still Unclear - Australia
Australia's ideal team for the upcoming World Cup 2026 is still unclear, despite recent performances, with several positions remaining uncertain.