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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Australia hosted the Asian Cup in January 2015 and Postecoglou guided the Socceroos to the final with a crowd of more than 76,000 watching the game against South Korea in Sydney.

From BBC

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

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

From BBC

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

Vine's winning spot-kick was quickly declared to have replaced what had previously been considered the nation's most iconic football moment - when John Aloisi scored a penalty in 2005 to send the Socceroos to their first World Cup since 1974.

From BBC

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