Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has again lamented the late October start to the A-League,with several players in hot form denied the chance to play in World Cup qualifiers starting next week.
Sport stars and leagues have come to be at the forefront of social and political activism. But this conflict is proving much harder to navigate.
Football Australia will instead focus on winning hosting rights to the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup and an expanded men’s 2029 Club World Cup.
The public broadcaster has secured exclusive rights to broadcast the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup,to be hosted across the United States,Mexico and Canada.
The deadline for Australia to bid on the upcoming World Cup is fast approaching.
Saudi Arabia is favourite to win hosting rights but as a deadline approaches an entry also involving Malaysia and Singapore is on the cards.
A Paris dream beckons for a Brisbane recruit. However,amid her trying juggling act,there is a major change still needed for women’s soccer to reach its peak.
Football Australia CEO James Johnson gave no indication Saudi Arabia’s bid has tempered Australia’s interest in hosting the showpiece men’s tournament.
At the World Cup they were sisters in arms leading the Matildas. But as England’s WSL kicks off,Australian teammates Steph Catley and Sam Kerr become fierce,but friendly,rivals.
A new federal government policy means it’s more likely that Australians will be able to watch the Matildas without paying for a subscription service.
While the kiss exposed an ugly side to the beautiful game,there have been so many more positives to come from this World Cup. No man can take that away.