Socceroos

British

/ ˌsɒkəˈruːz /

plural noun

the Australian men's national soccer team

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Etymology

Origin of Socceroos

from _soccer + ( _kangar ) _oo

Example Sentences

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The best performances from the men's team - the Socceroos - were round of 16 finishes in 2006 and 2022.

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

Drawn in Group D with defending champion France and Euro 2020 semifinalists Denmark, the Socceroos had a tough task just to reach the round of 16.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2022

But the Socceroos quickly reverted to defending before breaking through with Leckie’s goal.

From Washington Times • Nov. 30, 2022

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