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Australia's World Cup chef has a clever way to measure success: the less Vegemite players eat, the better his cooking must be. After four tournaments feeding the national team, Vini Capovilla has turned athlete nutrition into both science and art.
Australian defender Aziz Behich will face Turkey in the World Cup opener, a bittersweet match against the country where he spent nine seasons and built a second life. His story reflects the beautiful dual loyalties of multicultural Australia.
After an ankle injury nearly derailed his lifelong dream, Australian midfielder Aiden O'Neill has declared himself fully fit and ready for his first World Cup. The 27-year-old will finally step onto soccer's biggest stage when the Socceroos face Türkiye on June 14.
Cristian Volpato has switched his allegiance from Italy to Australia just days before the 2026 World Cup squad announcement. The young talent who once turned down the Socceroos is now coming home to represent his birth country on soccer's biggest stage.
Melbourne's Federation Square will welcome soccer fans back for the 2026 World Cup after the state premier reversed a controversial ban. The decision means thousands can once again gather for free public viewings at one of Australia's most iconic celebration spots.
Australian soccer star Mohamed Toure scored three second-half goals to lead Norwich to a comeback victory, his second hat-trick in just three months. The 22-year-old's red-hot form comes at the perfect time as he prepares to represent Australia at the World Cup.