Aziz Behich joins pantheon of Socceroos' World Cup qualification heroes
Aziz Behich didn't initially know he had scored Australia's crucial goal vs. Japan, his first in international football since December 2012.
Popovic hails Socceroos' resilience after shock win
Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic has praised his squad for their backs-to-the-wall performance in last night's 1-0 FIFA World Cup qualifying upset...
Aziz Behich's goal the latest in a series of dramatic Socceroos World Cup qualification moments
Aziz Behich's dramatic, late strike against Japan is the latest in a series of incredible Socceroos moments which have put them on the path to the...
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has immediately delivered results - but nature of Japan performance may concern
Both the Socceroos' performance and result against Japan will give credence to Tony Popovic's supporters and critics.
Socceroos forward Brandon Borrello says they want to beat Saudi Arabia, not just qualify for World Cup
Australia might simply need to avoid a thrashing in Jeddah to secure World Cup qualification — but in the minds of Brandon Borrello and his...
Behich: I actually didn't see the ball hitting the net
Subway Socceroos goal-scoring hero Aziz Behich said that defeating Japan for the first time since 2009 thanks to his...
Socceroos itching to confirm World Cup fate
The Socceroos have a frustrating wait to officially confirm their automatic World Cup qualification but striker Brandon Borrello says they can...
Graham Arnold's 10-man Iraq beaten 2-0 by South Korea in FIFA World Cup qualifier
Ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has made a losing start to his tenure as coach of the Iraq national team in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against...
Graham Arnold’s 10-man Iraq beaten 2-0 by South Korea in FIFA World Cup qualifier
Ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has made a losing start to his tenure as coach of the Iraq national team in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against...
Behich winner all but secures Socceroos WC spot
The Socceroos have effectively punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an Aziz Behich stunner in the 90th minute lifted them to a 1-0...
Socceroos World Cup qualifying live blog: Australia host Japan
Enjoy the play-by-play from Thursday night's game as the Socceroos host Japan with a place at the 2026 World Cup on the line.
Late Behich winner all but secures Socceroos WC spot
The Socceroos have effectively punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an Aziz Behich stunner in the 90th minute lifted them to a 1-0...
Popovic delivers special message after Japan success
The Socceroos are on cloud nine after defeating Japan for the first time since 2009, but a desperate Saudi Arabia lie in wait in Jeddah.
INTERNATIONAL CITY: Behich nets stunning winner to all but guarantee World Cup qualification
Just days after lifting the A-League Men's Championship trophy as Melbourne City captain, Aziz Behich has delivered another unforgettable moment –...
World Cup qualifiers live blog: Japan ring the changes for Socceroos clash
Enjoy the play-by-play from Thursday night's game as the Socceroos host Japan with a place at the 2026 World Cup on the line.
Not pretty, not fun but Socceroos slog ends with miraculous win amid late drama | Joey Lynch
All it took was a split second – and a swing of Aziz Behich's right boot – for the sins of the previous 90 minutes in Perth to be washed awayAt...
Melb City captain's ‘best week' has Socceroos on cusp of World Cup after 90th-minute heroics
The Melbourne City captain helped put the Subway Socceroos on the brink of FIFA World Cup qualification.
Socceroos duo Alessandro Circati and Milos Degenek relive Aziz Behich's vital, late goal against Japan
Socceroos Alessandro Circati and Milos Degenek were at opposite ends of the field when Aziz Behich struck gold, but they did the exact same thing...
Socceroos duo Alessandro Circati and Milos Degenek relive Aziz Behich’s vital, late goal against Japan
Socceroos Alessandro Circati and Milos Degenek were at opposite ends of the field when Aziz Behich struck gold, but they did the exact same thing...
Five quick hits: Behich puts Australia closer to World Cup qualification
Tony Popovic chooses substance over sparkle, Socceroos lack imagination in attack, and Aziz Behich provides an improbable wonder goal. These are...
Socceroos star in tears after win
Socceroos young gun Alessandro Circati is in tears after returning from injury to help Australia qualify for the World Cup.
Morning Mail: Socceroos on brink of World Cup spot; Trump's feud with Musk escalates; Labor ‘gaslighting' public over climate crisis
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Japan had torn the Socceroos apart, but one magic moment changed the narrative
Nobody will confuse the Socceroos' victory over Japan as anything other than the most desperate of smash-and-grab victories. But in the end, in the...
Socceroos score last-minute winner
Aziz Behich scores a goal against Japan in the 90th minute against Japan in the World Cup qualifier.
Perfectly imperfect: Unlikely hero takes Socceroos to brink of another World Cup
Thursday night's clash with Japan grimly tested the patience of all those who watched it. Then it was richly rewarded with Aziz Behich's...
Socceroos hero Aziz Behich and coach Tony Popovic ecstatic after later winner against Japan
By Aziz Behich's own admission, the Socceroos' newest hero did not actually see his 90th minute strike hit the net. But the bedlam which ensued,...
Socceroos star's dramatic last-gasp winner against Japan puts Tony Popovic's side on the verge of 2026 World Cup qualification
The Socceroos have effectively punched their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after an Aziz Behich stunner in the 90th minute.
Australia 1-0 Japan: Dramatic Behich winner brings World Cup qualification nearer
Australia all but secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup as Aziz Behich’s 90th-minute winner fired them to a 1-0 triumph over Japan. The...
Late Behich winner all but secures Socceroos World Cup spot
The Socceroos have effectively punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an Aziz Behich stunner in the 90th minute lifted them to a 1-0...
Australia beats second-string Japan to reach brink of 2026 World Cup qualification
PERTH, Australia (AP) — A last-minute goal from Aziz Behich gave Australia a 1-0 win over Japan in Perth on Thursday and put the Socceroos within...