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How Socceroos’ newest star went from accidental goalkeeper to national hero

How Socceroos’ newest star went from accidental goalkeeper to national hero

Ten years ago, Patrick Beach was playing softball, left-back and dabbling in goalkeeping. On Sunday, he made a name for himself on soccer’s biggest stage.

  • by Emma Kemp

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Australian referee accused of ‘white power’ gesture during World Cup broadcast

Australian referee accused of ‘white power’ gesture during World Cup broadcast

Screen grabs showing Shaun Evans making an upside-down “OK” sign during a World Cup broadcast have generated controversy online.

  • by Frances Howe
Ecuador broken by 90th minute goal
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Ecuador broken by 90th minute goal

Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Cote d'Ivoire a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador.

Germany hammer World Cup debutants
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Germany hammer World Cup debutants

Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 with Kai Havertz grabbing a double.

‘Experience only does so much’: A world of possibilities awaits the Socceroos

‘Experience only does so much’: A world of possibilities awaits the Socceroos

If Australia’s win over Turkey shows what’s possible today, with the youngest World Cup team Australia has ever fielded, what else could be?

  • by Vince Rugari
Socceroos in dreamland after huge upset
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Socceroos in dreamland after huge upset

The Socceroos are in dreamland after their huge World Cup upset against Turkiye in Vancouver.

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Turkiye 'disrespected' Irankunda
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Turkiye 'disrespected' Irankunda

Ex-Socceroos striker Scott McDonald believes Turkiye "disrespected" Nestory Irankunda's pace on Stan Sport's World Cup Daily.

US analyst may come to regret Socceroos provocation
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US analyst may come to regret Socceroos provocation

US analysts discuss the Socceroos' win over Türkiye ahead of their clash with the United States.

FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1; Ivory Coast sneak last-minute goal past Ecuador 1-0; Netherlands and Japan in 2-all draw as Germany smash Curacao 7-1

FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1; Ivory Coast sneak last-minute goal past Ecuador 1-0; Netherlands and Japan in 2-all draw as Germany smash Curacao 7-1

Sweden have beat Tunisia 5-1 after the Ivory Coast claim victory in their first World Cup in 12 years against Ecuador.

  • by Frances Howe
‘Let these people talk’: After silencing Turkey, Irankunda turns to his American doubters

‘Let these people talk’: After silencing Turkey, Irankunda turns to his American doubters

Nestory Irankunda and the Socceroos know the talk is going to continue but he and his teammates are fired up to prove critics in the USA wrong when the two nations meet in a pivotal group game.

  • by Vince Rugari
Anatomy of the Socceroos’ stunners: How Irankunda and Metcalfe pulled off moments of magic
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Anatomy of the Socceroos’ stunners: How Irankunda and Metcalfe pulled off moments of magic

Two moments of pure quality put the Socceroos on the path to a famous victory. We break down exactly how the goals were scored.

  • by Emma Kemp