Next stop for the Socceroos on road to 2026? It could be North Korea

Next stop for the Socceroos on road to 2026? It could be North Korea

Australia’s path to the World Cup will become clearer on Thursday - and there’s a one-in-three chance their next away trip will be to Pyongyang.

  • byVince Rugari

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Yengi stars,Irankunda scores as Socceroos thrash Palestine in Perth

Yengi stars,Irankunda scores as Socceroos thrash Palestine in Perth

Graham Arnold’s side got rid of the cobwebs of last week’s sluggish win over Bangladesh to turn on the style in a 5-0 romp.

  • byJonathan Drennan
You had to look closely,but Socceroos gave glimpse of bright future in Bangladesh

You had to look closely,but Socceroos gave glimpse of bright future in Bangladesh

The performances of Nestory Irankunda,Jordan Bos and Daniel Arzani gave Australian fans something to be excited about on an otherwise dreary Thursday night in Dhaka.

  • byVince Rugari
Socceroos scrape 2-0 win over Bangladesh,Irankunda makes debut

Socceroos scrape 2-0 win over Bangladesh,Irankunda makes debut

Nestory Irankunda made a surprise starting debut for the Socceroos in a scrappy 2-0 victory over Bangladesh in tough conditions in Dhaka on Thursday night.

  • byVince Rugari
‘Do that for the nation’:Socceroos to unleash Bayern Munich-bound young gun

‘Do that for the nation’:Socceroos to unleash Bayern Munich-bound young gun

Nestory Irankunda will make his international debut in Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh,coach Graham Arnold has confirmed.

  • byVince Rugari
‘He’s got the quality – now it’s time for him to show it’:Socceroos coach throws down gauntlet to Irankunda

‘He’s got the quality – now it’s time for him to show it’:Socceroos coach throws down gauntlet to Irankunda

The most hyped young talent in the Australian game is in line to make his long-awaited debut next week as part of Graham Arnold’s new-look squad.

  • byVince Rugari
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Arnold set to name Irankunda in Socceroos squad for June qualifiers

Arnold set to name Irankunda in Socceroos squad for June qualifiers

Graham Arnold is expected to call up the Bayern Munich-bound teenager for June’s World Cup qualifiers,days after he effectively put the national team coach on notice.

  • byVince Rugari
Irankunda wants Socceroos call-up;Matildas stars escape exhibition match unscathed
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Irankunda wants Socceroos call-up;Matildas stars escape exhibition match unscathed

The Bayern Munich-bound wunderkind won’t rule out a switch of international allegiances,while Matildas stars are ready for national camp next week.

  • byAnna Harrington andMarnie Vinall
Melbourne Victory’s unsung shot-stopper and how he has inspired his side to the verge of a title

Melbourne Victory’s unsung shot-stopper and how he has inspired his side to the verge of a title

Paul Izzo has overcome injury and disappointment to lead Melbourne Victory to the verge of an improbable A-League Men’s championship trophy but they will have to overcome his former club Central Coast Mariners to claim the title on Saturday night.

  • byRoy Ward
‘It never stops’:Postecoglou balances transfers,holidays as Kuol faces another loan

‘It never stops’:Postecoglou balances transfers,holidays as Kuol faces another loan

The Tottenham coach will balance a family holiday with plotting player signings while Aussie forward Garang Kuol will get another appearance on Friday.

  • byRoy Ward
From boy wonder to invisible:What happened to Garang Kuol?

From boy wonder to invisible:What happened to Garang Kuol?

Newcastle United swooped on Garang Kuol after he made a big splash at the 2022 World Cup. More than a year later,he’s back in Australia for the first time and keen to make his debut for the club.

  • byDanny Russell