When does the football start? Who’s in Australia’s group? How can you watch? All the answers are in our handy guide to the tournament

Uncapped striker Tete Yengi has not played football in Australia for five years but is looking forward to showing his compatriots what he can do after getting a surprise call-up to the Socceroos ​squad for the World Cup.

Cristian Volpato has been vaulted into Australia's World Cup squad just days after confirming a switch of national eligibility from Italy, and four years after he declined an invitation to join the Socceroos ahead of the 2022 tournament.

Despite only featuring in two league games last season, Leicester City defender Harry Souttar is named in Australia's World Cup squad.

Chris Scott's press conference raised some eyebrows, and the Richmond coach Adem Yze suddenly finds himsefl under pressure -- but should he be? Here's this week's overreactions.

The Mexico national team takes on Australia on Saturday night in the final game before Javier Aguirre announces El Tri’s 2026 World Cup roster. Over 30 players have featured in the World Cup camp which started on May 6.

The World Cup might have snuck up on many Australians, but the reality of the men’s football showpiece will leap out on Sunday, take hold of the nation and not let go for a month. The Socceroos play co-hosts Mexico in Los Angeles’ historic Rose Bowl in one of the marquee warm-up matches ahead of a tournament shared across North America that is now bursting with 48 teams.