Australia

Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic has said that MLS provides his players with a "good stepping stone" for their careers at both a club and international level.

Awer Mabil is on the hunt for a new club after the fringe Socceroos winger was released by Grasshoppers, while Jason Geria has netted a move to Albirex Niigata.

Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda is celebrating a loan move to Swiss outfit Grasshoppers, believing his switch from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich will only boost his global footballing education.

After matchday six of Asian World Cup qualifiers, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

Australia have held on to the second automatic qualifying place in their 2026 World Cup group, drawing 2-2 in Bahrain after a dramatic finale.

The Socceroos know there is one key hurdle they must overcome to beat Bahrain and kickstart their World Cup qualification campaign: their own finishing.

The Socceroos were reeling after Graham Arnold's surprise resignation, but Tony Popovic has steadied the ship.

The Socceroos have been left to rue failing to seize control of their World Cup qualification bid after they were held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia.

Australian clubs have been invited to join the Oceania Football Confederation's new OFC Professional League, almost two decades after the nation left the Pacific's regional body to switch to Asia.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecogou says he has 'no doubt' that fellow Australian coach Kevin Muscat can succeed as a manager in Europe, after Muscat's continued success in Asia with Shanghai Port.