Socceroos
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Socceroos
from soccer + ( kangar ) oo
Example Sentences
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A win or draw here will likely send the Socceroos to the next round for a second straight World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
With its second win in as many games, this time 2-0 over the Socceroos, the Americans guaranteed their place in the knockout stages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
And Australia stunned Turkey 2-0 to give the Socceroos a strong chance of progressing from Group D.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
It was Souttar’s 10th goal in 22 international games and put the Socceroos at the top of Group I with six points.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 21, 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
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