Former Socceroo Robbie Slater is absolutely buzzing at the current crop’s success in Qatar, with Australia picking up just its third-ever World Cup victory in 18 attempts.
Day nine of the World Cup delivered the wildest action of the Qatar tournament so far, with a whopping 14 goals across the four games – the most of any matchday so far this tournament.
The return to full fitness of one of the Socceroos’ most dangerous weapons could not come at a better time as Graham Arnold’s Australian side chases history in Qatar.
Mohammed Kudus scored twice as Ghana beat South Korea 3-2 in a pulsating encounter on Monday to keep their World Cup hopes alive and leave Paulo Bento’s side – featuring the iconic Son Heung-Min – facing an early exit.
Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana was dropped for Monday’s crucial clash with Serbia, going on to leave the World Cup permanently over a reported clash with his coach.
A Brazil side lacking spark without the injured Neymar needed a late strike from Casemiro to edge out Switzerland 1-0 on Monday as the five-time winners secured their place in the World Cup last 16 with one game to spare.
Socceroos man mountain Harry Souttar admits he has ambitions to play in the Premier League after a memorable World Cup performance that’s sure to have clubs circling.
Heartbroken but upbeat, Socceroos star Martin Boyle has opened up on the injury that cruelled his World Cup dream — while revealing a remarkable finding that he may have been playing with an injured ACL for up to seven years.