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Curacao

Australia savour goal glut before World Cup but squad depth questions remain

Lucas Herrington of Australia heads the ball in the FIFA Series 2026 match between the against Curacao at AAMI Park in Melbourne on March 31, 2026.
Lucas Herrington of Australia heads the ball in the FIFA Series 2026 match between the against Curacao at AAMI Park in Melbourne on March 31, 2026.

Irankunda grabs double as Australia thrash Curacao 5-1

Coach backing tiny Curacao to surprise at World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 General view as Draw Assistant Wayne Gretzky draws Curacao during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 General view as Draw Assistant Wayne Gretzky draws Curacao during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Australia boss Popovic calls on players to prove they are worthy of World Cup

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group C - Saudi Arabia v Australia - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 10, 2025 Australia coach Tony Popovic celebrates with players after qualifying for the World Cup REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group C - Saudi Arabia v Australia - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 10, 2025 Australia coach Tony Popovic celebrates with players after qualifying for the World Cup REUTERS/Stringer

Germany to make changes against Ghana after hard-earned win in Switzerland, says coach

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Switzerland v Germany - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - March 27, 2026 Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann before the match REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Switzerland v Germany - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - March 27, 2026 Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann before the match REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Victory with experimental line-up pleases Socceroos coach Popovic

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group C - Saudi Arabia v Australia - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 10, 2025 Australia coach Tony Popovic reacts REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group C - Saudi Arabia v Australia - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 10, 2025 Australia coach Tony Popovic reacts REUTERS/Stringer

New Curacao coach itching to get started as World Cup looms

Curacao's name being shown during the World Cup draw.
Curacao's name being shown during the World Cup draw.

New Curacao coach itching to get started as World Cup looms

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 Draw Assistant Wayne Gretzky draws Curacao during the draw Pool via REUTERS/Mandel Ngan
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 Draw Assistant Wayne Gretzky draws Curacao during the draw Pool via REUTERS/Mandel Ngan

Advocaat resigns as Curacao coach ahead of World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 Curacao coach Dick Advocaat inside the venue before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Pool via REUTERS/Dan Mullan/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 Curacao coach Dick Advocaat inside the venue before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Pool via REUTERS/Dan Mullan/File Photo

Scotland to host Japan and Curacao in friendlies before World Cup

Scotland's Kenny McLean celebrates scoring their fourth goal in the 4-2 win over Denmark at Hampden Park, Glasgow in their   World Cup qualifier on Nov 18, 2025.
Scotland's Kenny McLean celebrates scoring their fourth goal in the 4-2 win over Denmark at Hampden Park, Glasgow in their   World Cup qualifier on Nov 18, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.