Socceroos
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Socceroos
from soccer + ( kangar ) oo
Example Sentences
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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
That’s precisely what the U.S. did, leaving the Socceroos with just two shots on target after they had previously beaten Turkey 2-0.
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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