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FIFA World Cup 2022
All the best news and analysis from the tournament in Qatar.
- Analysis
- Socceroos
World Cup history bars the Socceroos. History, stand down!
History stands four-square in the Socceroos’ path. Four times out of five, they have lost their opening match in the World Cup, and four times they have failed to advance.
- Greg Baum
- Updated
FIFA’s armband fiasco a poor curtain-raiser for England’s rout of Iran
Of all the statements made at the Khalifa International stadium, the loudest was made by England in its 6-2 demolition of the potentially dangerous Iran.
- Greg Baum
‘I’ve felt the love so strongly’: Reflective Messi prepares for final bow
When Lionel Messi was confirmed to be speaking at Qatar’s National Convention Centre it suddenly became the hottest ticket in town. The Herald was there.
- Vince Rugari
‘No, I don’t know them’: French stars blissfully unaware of Socceroos
Fearing a repeat of their lucky escape four years ago, France manager Didier Deschamps has warned his players not to underestimate the Socceroos - even if, as two of them admitted, they have no real idea of who they’re coming up against.
- Vince Rugari
How a dying mum gave Socceroos coach Graham Arnold the kick he needed
A tough childhood, a desire to please his father, a roller-coaster ride as Socceroos coach: on the eve of the World Cup, Graham Arnold reflects on his life.
- Andrew Webster
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