Socceroos

British

/ ˌsɒkəˈruːz /

plural noun

the Australian men's national soccer team

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Etymology

Origin of Socceroos

from _soccer + ( _kangar ) _oo

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Socceroos

Having represented Italy at youth level, he switched allegiances to Australia in May just before the Socceroos announced their squad for the tournament.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

The Socceroos are playing in the knockout stage for the third time in 20 years but have yet to win an elimination game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 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

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