Socceroos
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Socceroos
from soccer + ( kangar ) oo
Example Sentences
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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 • Aug. 15, 2023
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
But the Socceroos quickly reverted to defending before breaking through with Leckie’s goal.
From Washington Times • Nov. 30, 2022
The last Socceroos team to earn that honor got Australia into the knockout stage in 2006.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2022
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