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SOCCEROOS

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 4, 2022
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold calls for greater funding and facilities
The 59-year-old said the government needs to do more if the Socceroos are to perform well again at future World Cups, starting with government investment.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 29, 2022
'Superman' Harry Souttar embodies Scottish influence on Socceroos
The 198-cm defender was praised for his colossal display against Tunisia at Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday to give Australia its first World Cup win in 12 years.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 21, 2022
Guus Hiddink says Australia fit and ready to fight as World Cup looms
The 75-year-old Hiddink, who also guided South Korea to the 2002 semifinals, said that head coach Graham Arnold had done 'a beautiful job' to qualify for Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup / From the Spot
Mar 25, 2022
Battle-tested Samurai Blue eager for deep World Cup push
After perhaps the most unconventional, daunting and frustrating qualifying campaign in team history, Samurai Blue have qualified for a seventh straight FIFA World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 24, 2022
Sydney stunner: Late Kaoru Mitoma brace sends Japan to World Cup
Despite outshooting the Socceroos on a waterlogged Stadium Australia pitch, Hajime Moriyasu's men failed to make the most of their chances until substitute Mitoma's star turn.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 20, 2022
Japan squad arrives in Australia for World Cup qualifier
The Samurai Blue can book their ticket to a seventh straight World Cup with victory over the hosts at Stadium Australia on Thursday in their penultimate Asian Group B qualifier.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 22, 2021
Tim Cahill longs for monumental World Cup and recalls Japan rivalry
The former Socceroos star played a starring role for Australia in its famous win over the Samurai Blue at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 12, 2021
Japan reignites World Cup campaign with win over Australia
A late own goal put the Samurai Blue ahead at Saitama Stadium, securing a much-needed three points for embattled head coach Hajime Moriyasu.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 10, 2021
History looms large as Japan seeks much-needed win over Socceroos
In Tuesday's crucial showdown at Saitama Stadium, Japan will face an Australia that has won a record 11 straight matches in qualifying for Qatar 2022.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 24, 2021
CONMEBOL confirms Australia and Qatar's withdrawal from Copa America
Australia and Qatar, the two non-South American sides due to take part in this year's Copa America, have pulled out of the tournament, the secretary general of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 15, 2018
World Cup views from Tokyo, Group C: France, Peru and Australia
Japan-based supporters of Group C teams fighting it out for the ultimate prize at the FIFA World Cup speak to The Japan Times.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 21, 2018
'No regrets' as Ange Postecoglou swaps World Cup for J. League challenge with Marinos
New Yokohama F. Marinos manager Ange Postecoglou has "no regrets" about quitting Australia's national team just months before the World Cup and is looking forward to testing his mettle in the J. League instead.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 7, 2017
Japan eager to start World Cup preparations
Japan feels sorry it could not come through for Australia against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, but the Socceroos' minimal win over Thailand did not help matters, firing up the Saudis who saw an opportunity they did not let go of to qualify for their first World Cup finals since 2006.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 30, 2017
Halilhodzic calls for 11 samurai warriors ahead of crucial qualifier against Australia
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic has called for 11 samurai warriors for Thursday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Australia and believes his players have the quality to beat the Socceroos and secure a berth at next year's finals in Russia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 30, 2017
Socceroos looking to wrap up qualification for Russia 2018
Australia coach Ange Postecoglou said on Wednesday he will not take his foot off the gas even though the Socceroos' World Cup qualification chances were given a boost with Saudi Arabia's overnight loss to the United Arab Emirates.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 28, 2017
Honda hoping to be World Cup hero against Australia again
Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda is hoping he gets the chance to produce more heroics against Australia when the Samurai Blue take on the Socceroos in Thursday's crucial World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 12, 2016
Japan catches Australia off guard with pragmatic tactics
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic's decision to sit back and try to hit Australia on the break on Tuesday certainly had its effect, taking the Socceroos players by complete surprise.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 10, 2016
Postecoglou tips Cahill to inflict more misery on Japan
Australia is poised to unleash its Japan specialist Tim Cahill on the Samurai Blue on Tuesday, when the two Asian giants clash in a highly charged World Cup qualifier at the Etihad Stadium.
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 9, 2016
Kruse says Australia faces a 'massive game' against Japan
Australia will aim to reassert its presence as Asian champion by defeating Japan on Tuesday, when the confederation's two heavyweights clash in an early showdown of the World Cup final qualifying round.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 8, 2016
Honda likens Japan's upcoming match against Australia to a cup final
Japan vs. Australia is high profile on any stage, but Tuesday's World Cup qualifier will be as important as the matchup gets for the visitors — as if they were playing for a title, according to Keisuke Honda.

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