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The Australia national soccer team, known by their nickname, the Socceroos are Australia's men's national association football (soccer) team. They are organised by the Australian Soccer Association, the national governing body for soccer in Australia.
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Shirt badge/Association crest | |||
Nickname(s) | Socceroos | ||
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Association | Australian Soccer Association | ||
Head coach | Frank Farina, 2000- | ||
Most caps | Alex Tobin (87) | ||
Top scorer | Damian Mori (29) | ||
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First international | |||
New Zealand 3 - 1 Australia (Dunedin, New Zealand; June 17, 1922) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Australia 31 - 0 American Samoa (Coffs Harbour, Australia; April 11, 2001) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Australia 0 - 8 South Africa (Adelaide, Australia; September 17, 1955) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 1 (first in 1974) | ||
Best result | Round 1, 1974 | ||
OFC Nations Cup | |||
Appearances | 6 (first in 1980) | ||
Best result | Winners, 1980, 1996, 2000, 2004 |
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