Football Australia celebrate Socceroos ‘Team of the Century’

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Football Australia has announced the 23 players, coach, and assistant coaches selected by fans and historians in the Socceroos’ ‘Team of the Century’.

2022 marks 100 years since Australia’s first men’s ‘A’ international took place in Dunedin, with the Socceroos and New Zealand going head-to-head at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium yesterday evening to mark the occasion.

Over 110,000 individual player and coach selections were digitally submitted by supporters throughout August and September.

In addition to the sixteen fan selections, Football Australia’s Panel of Historians nominated seven additional players to be recognised in the team, which includes at least one representative from each era of the Socceroos’ storied and iconic history.

The Socceroos’ ‘Team of the Century’ goalkeepers include Mark Schwarzer, Mathew Ryan or Jimmy McNabb. Whilst the defensive legion features the likes of Scott Chipperfield, Joe Marston, Craig Moore, Lucas Neill, Alex Tobin, Tony Vidmar, and Peter Wilson.

In midfield, supporters selected Mark Bresciano, Brett Emerton, Mile Jedinak, Harry Kewell, Aaron Mooy, and Johnny Warren. And in attack, the striking talent is in abundance with John Aloisi, Tim Cahill, Reg Date, John Kosmina, Judy Masters, Alf Quill, and Mark Viduka voted in.

The Socceroos’ ‘Team of the Century’ also features the coaching talents of Guus Hiddink as Head Coach, withs support from Ange Postecoglou, Graham Arnold, and Rale Rasic as his assistants. All four men have made outstanding contributions to the Australian game and the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup story.

Last night’s match saw Socceroos players from multiple generations form a guard of honour as the teams take to the field, while five players, or their descendants, will receive their Socceroos caps at half-time. Individuals or families of those receiving acknowledgement included Steve Perry (cap 273), Frank Farina (cap 329), the late Jock Cumberford (cap 4), the late William Dane (cap 5), and the late Dave Ward (cap 11).

Socceroos’ ‘Team of the Century’ 

Players: John ALOISI, Mark BRESCIANO, Tim CAHILL, Scott CHIPPERFIELD, Reg DATE*, Brett EMERTON, Mile JEDINAK, Harry KEWELL, John KOSMINA*, Joe MARSTON*, Judy MASTERS*, Jimmy MCNABB (Gk)*, Craig MOORE, Aaron MOOY, Lucas NEILL, Alf QUILL*, Mathew RYAN (Gk), Mark SCHWARZER (Gk), Alex TOBIN, Tony VIDMAR, Mark VIDUKA, Johnny WARREN, Peter WILSON*

Head Coach: Guus HIDDINK

Assistant Coaches: Graham ARNOLD, Ange POSTECOGLOU, Rale RASIC

*Denotes player selected by Football Australia’s Panel of Historians

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Socceroos Make Powerful $15K Play to Back Organ Donation Awareness

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The Socceroos have reinforced football’s power beyond the pitch with a $15,000 donation to Transplant Australia Football Club (TAFC). The funding will support its 2026 Transplant World Cup campaign while raising awareness for organ and tissue donation.

The contribution, delivered through Professional Footballers Australia’s (PFA) Community Impact Fund, will assist TAFC’s preparations for the upcoming Transplant Football World Cup in Frankfurt. It is also amplifying the organisation’s broader mission to promote the life-saving impact of organ donation.

Presented during a national team training session, the donation reflects a growing commitment from Australia’s elite players to use their platform for meaningful social impact. Creating a connection between the game and causes that resonate far beyond football.

The initiative builds on an ongoing relationship between the Socceroos and TAFC, following a previous player-led contribution in 2024 that supported the team’s participation in the inaugural tournament in Italy.

More than just financial support, the partnership signals a longer-term collaboration aimed at increasing visibility for organ and tissue donation, leveraging the reach of both the national team and the PFA to drive awareness nationwide.

TAFC provides a unique pathway for transplant recipients, donors, and their families to re-engage with sport—offering not only competitive opportunities but a powerful platform to share stories of resilience, recovery, and second chances.

With the 2026 Transplant Football World Cup on the horizon, the Socceroos’ support will play a crucial role in enabling Australia’s team to compete on the global stage, while championing a message that extends far beyond results: the life-changing impact of donation.

As football continues to grow as both a cultural and social force, initiatives like this highlight the game’s unique ability to unite communities, elevate important causes, and create lasting impact where it matters most.

Nike and FA reveal Socceroos kit ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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As the lastest collaboration between Football Australia and Nike, the 2026 National Team collection is testament to a partnership spanning over two decades.

 

New threads, old partners

Built on the balanced principles of heritage, culture and progression, Nike have designed two kits which reflect the very DNA within Australia’s men’s national team.

“The CommBank Socceroos are set to perform on the world stage with a clear intent to compete and succeed against the world’s best, and this new kit reflects that ambition,” said Football Australia CEO, Martin Kugeler, via official press release.

“Socceroo kits become part of Australian football history, forever tied to defining moments and performances and we look forward to seeing the Socceroos represent the country with pride in this jersey on the global stage.”

Honouring the twenty-year partnership with Nike, this year’s kit draws inspiration from the iconic 2006 jersey. The hope, therefore, is that performances on the pitch will mirror this sense of pride, passion and ambition.

Innovation on the biggest stage

Furthermore, football kits represent innovation and ambition. Materials, fit and finer details must all come together in a perfect combination to allow for optimal performance.

The Socceroos collection features Nike’s Aero-FIT performance cooling technology, thus increasing airflow and ensuring players stay cool while playing in high temperatures.

But beyond the inner workings and technology of the kits, a sense of authenticity and intention continue to shine through.

“I really love the new home kit, it has a great traditional feel with the colours and the style and it feels unmistakably Australian,” outlined Nike athlete and Socceroos star, Jordan Bos.

Although kits appear as little more than a squad number and a badge, the international stage demands a jersey which represents something far greater. The World Cup is about national pride, passion and ambition, and Australia’s 2026 kit collection unites all of them.

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