So, you're keen to extend your soccer love after a wonderful summer? Well let Bill Connelly count 10 things you need to know before the new European seasons kick off in mid-August.

So, you're keen to extend your soccer love after a wonderful summer? Well let Bill Connelly count 10 things you need to know before the new European seasons kick off in mid-August.

There's nothing like a World Cup to put young stars in the shop window! With that in mind, ESPN has assembled a list of all the Socceroos' post-tournament transfers, all in one place.

Luis de la Fuente's Spain lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup through a series of performances that were the incarnate version what your little league coach meant when he said, "there is no 'I' in team."

As the reality of the Socceroos' exit from the World Cup sets in, Samantha Lewis takes a look at what course of action football needs to take in Australia.

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The United States' World Cup dream went up in smoke Monday, comprehensively dismantled 4-1 by Belgium in a display that will linger long in the memory.

Football Australia has branded the Socceroos' run to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup as an "enormous success," backing Tony Popovic to lead Australia's men into next January's AFC Asian Cup.

After the pain of the penalty shootout loss to Egypt subsides, Football Australia needs to think long and hard about who will be entrusted with a generation of talent that is amongst the most exciting the country has ever produced.

Juan Mata is set to buy into Australian football after reaching an agreement to purchase a stake in his A-League club Melbourne Victory, but has yet to make a call on whether he'll continue his playing career.

It might not have been one for the purists, but the Socceroos' draw with Paraguay is a significant result that should not be underrated.

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino says his side will need to match Australia's mentality in their mammoth World Cup meeting in Seattle.

In Australia's win over Türkiye, Harry Souttar clocked one of the fastest sprints seen at the World Cup so far. It was an amazing feat given that the Socceroos centre back has barely played in four years.

Mohamed Touré and Nestory Irankunda form a key cog in the Socceroos' 2026 World Cup squad, bound by a mateship that has propelled each other to the brink of stardom.

The past year has been a tough one for Jackson Irvine. From injuries, to off-field incidents and a failed relegation battle, Irvine experienced it all. But the midfielder is all set for his third FIFA World Cup, cherishing the experience more than ever.

Socceroos bolter Tete Yengi says his journey to the national team has not been straightforward, but he believes these adventures have played a key role in his pursuit of becoming the "ultimate player" and, more importantly, a World Cup representative.

Cristian Volpato is set to complete a sensational switch in eligibility from Italy to Australia on the eve of the FIFA World Cup.

Known for his attention to detail, Tony Popovic is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares the Socceroos for the World Cup.

With just days and one last hit-out against Mexico looming before he names his squad for the FIFA World Cup, Socceroos boss Tony Popovic has told ESPN he's "very close" to finishing the puzzle that is his 26-player roster.

Spanish champions Barcelona have agreed a €70 million ($81.4m) fee with Newcastle United to sign England forward Anthony Gordon, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

Football in New Zealand is having a moment. And now Auckland FC, the A-League's newest side. has the chance to seal it in silverware in front of a sold-out Mount Smart Stadium.

Football Australia will undergo a significant "reset and a restructure" after new chief executive Martin Kugeler flagged that the organisation is set to experience another record financial loss.

Sorry dreamers, the youth of Newcastle and Adelaide won't be contesting the Grand Final next weekend -- both taught an A-League lesson by Auckland and Sydney, respectively.

Players from around the globe are arriving at Tony Popovic's pre-World Cup camp. Joey Lynch has all the inside information as the Socceroos' preparations ramp up.

Harry Souttar, Mathew Leckie, and Mitchell Duke will be amongst the first group of Socceroos to land in the United States for a pre-World Cup training camp.

ESPN has taken a look at the six A-League Men sides that will not play finals football, utilising a standard A through F grading rubric to analyse how they performed.

Australia spends an inordinate amount of time -- and column inches -- dedicated to the will-he, won't-he sagas of dual-nationals. Joey Lynch takes a look at the increasingly frustrating phenomenon.

With just over two months until the Socceroos play their first game of the World Cup, Joey Lynch takes a look at the three most pressing issues facing Tony Popovic's squad.

Was Wednesday's 2-0 loss Liverpool's worst performance under Arne Slot? ESPN's Mark Ogden, Julien Laurens, Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe weigh in on that and all the other moments that mattered from the UCL quarterfinal first legs.

Heidelberg United may find itself on the Asian stage, after Football Australia confirmed that the Australia Cup runners-up will receive priority for Australia's slot in the ACL2 should Cup winners New...

Continuity is key for Joe Montemurro and the Matildas but should a different kind of squad have been selected for this April international window?

Roberto Martinez may think that it is "worthless" to read into any results ahead of the World Cup, but alarm bells must surely be ringing in the USMNT camp over Christian Pulisic's 14-match goal droug...

For the first time in 40 years, Iraq have secured a place at the FIFA World Cup. Under the guidance of Graham Arnold, it's a remarkable achievement considering the obstacles this squad has faced.

If you want an insight on how Australia will play at the World Cup, Tuesday's late smash-and-grab 5-1 win over Curacao was telling.

Belgium provided a sobering assessment of where the USMNT currently stands, doling out a heavy 5-2 defeat that will leave Mauricio Pochettino with plenty to ponder.