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Socceroos coach Tony Popovic gets his contract extended just days before Australia’s World Cup kicks off to take the national team through to next year’s Asian Cup. Source link

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is up and running, launched by a colourful opening ceremony and comprehensive win for Mexico. Here are the quick hits from the opening day of the tournament. Source link

The World Cup 2026 opens with a vibrant ceremony as Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and a cavalcade of Latino stars blend with Indigenous Mexican displays at the Estadio Azteca. Source link

In 2020, Mexico World Cup goal scorer Raúl Jiménez was lying on the turf of the Arsenal Stadium receiving oxygen after fracturing his skull and injuring his brain. Source link

Australian soccer legend Johnny Warren once asked why Australia was content with just qualifying for a World Cup. Australia coach Tony Popovic is remembering that as he aims higher than ever before at the tournament.  Source link

A GoFundMe is set up for the family of Jemma Stapleton after the 25-year-old died while on holiday with family overseas. Source link

The Socceroos will face Türkiye in their first Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s everything you need to know. Source link

A record number of players over 40 will feature at this year’s World Cup. So what part does sports science play in keeping the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch longer?  Source link

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway as South Korea comes from a goal down to beat Czechia 2-1 and Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in an opening game which features three red cards. Source link

Backstroke superstar Kaylee McKeown leaves the Australian Swimming Trials frustrated as her own world record remains just out of reach. Source link