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Next Game: USA vs. Australia - Friday, June 19 at 8pm in World Cup
Follow @sportsmole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
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Australia 2-0 Turkey: Socceroos tactical masterclass secures crucial World Cup win
Patrick Beach outstanding as Australia stun Turkey to register a 2-0 win in a crucial Group D clash in the 2026 World Cup at BC Place Vancouver.08:11
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Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants make 'historic' bid for potential 2026 World Cup star
Barcelona reportedly make a 'historic' bid for Colorado Rapids defender Lucas Herrington.Jun 13, 18:56
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Team News: Australia vs. Turkey injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash between Australia and Turkey.Jun 13, 05:00
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Saturday's World Cup predictions and previews including Brazil vs. Morocco
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Saturday's matches at the 2026 World Cup, including Brazil against Morocco.Jun 13, 00:05
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Australia vs. Turkey: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Australia and Turkey.Jun 12, 17:37
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Australia vs. Turkey: Head-to-head record and past meetings after 2026 World Cup clash
After Saturday's World Cup clash between Australia and Turkey, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two teams.Jun 12, 12:31
Australia vs. Turkey: Predicted XI for the Crescent-Stars in 2026 World Cup opener
Sports Mole looks at how Turkey could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Australia.Jun 11, 19:22
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Australia vs. Turkey: Predicted XI for Socceroos in 2026 World Cup opener
Sports Mole looks at how Australia could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Turkey.Jun 11, 19:22
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Preview:Australia vs Turkey - prediction, team news, lineups | 2026 World Cup
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Australia and Turkey, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 11, 18:33
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Preview:Switzerland vs Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's international friendly between Switzerland and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 15:47
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Preview:Mexico vs Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Mexico and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 28, 03:42
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World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for this summer's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.May 11, 08:00
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Preview:Australia vs Curacao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Australia and Curacao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 22:34
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Preview:Australia vs Cameroon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Australia and Cameroon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 25, 23:38
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Preview:Venezuela vs Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Venezuela and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 14:13
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Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates push to qualify for the 2026 World Cup: AFC standings, upcoming fixtures, story so far
As AFC 2026 World Cup qualifying resumes, Sports Mole takes a look at the story so far in Asia.Oct 12, 18:25
Preview:Australia vs New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's international friendly between Australia and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 3, 15:10
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Preview:World Test Championship final: South Africa vs. Australia - prediction and team news
Sports Mole previews the World Test Championship final clash between South Africa and Australia, including predictions and team news.Jun 9, 19:46
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Preview:Australia vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Australia and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 3, 15:03
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Preview:China vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between China and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 23, 14:27
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