Socceroos
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Socceroos
from soccer + ( kangar ) oo
Example Sentences
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Chris has previously been to a football match featuring both teams with his wife once before - when the Socceroos beat England 3-1 at Upton Park in 2003.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2023
Socceroos winger Awer Mabil has been named 2023 Young Australian Of The Year for his charitable work in the East African refugee camps where he was born.
From Reuters • Jan. 26, 2023
In a few chaotic moments, the warm glow cast by Australia's heroic World Cup campaign - in which the Socceroos reached the last 16 - had faded.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2022
After unexpectedly surviving the World Cup group stage, the Socceroos will once again rely on team work, determination and self-belief when they go up against star-studded Argentina in the round of 16.
From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2022
Mathew Leckie scored and the Socceroos beat Denmark 1-0 Wednesday to advance to the round of 16 at the World Cup for only the second time.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2022
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