Australia

Australia recruited former coach Guus Hiddink on Monday to help in their World Cup build-up, with the experienced Dutch tactician invited back for their final home game ahead of the tournament.... more »

Australia on Tuesday celebrated the antics of dancing goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne whose penalty shootout save against Peru saw them to a fifth straight World Cup finals.... more »

Australia beat Peru 5-4 on penalties Monday to secure a place at the World Cup finals for the sixth time.... more »

Coach Graham Arnold is counting on "Aussie mental strength" to see his side to victory over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and through to another playoff battle for a place in the World Cup finals.... more »

Australian midfielder Tom Rogic has withdrawn from his side's crucial World Cup playoff against the United Arab Emirates next week, the Socceroos said on Tuesday.... more »