Soccer in Australia Soccer, officially referred to as football in Australia, is one of the country's most popular sports. It is governed by Football Australia (FA) and features professional leagues, grassroots competitions, and a strong national team presence on the international stage. Domestic Soccer in Australia 1. A-League Men (ALM) o Australia's top-tier professional men's league, founded in 2005. o Consists of 12 teams, including one from New Zealand ( Wellington Phoenix). o Operates on a franchise system (no promotion/relegation). o Major clubs: Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC, Western Sydney Wanderers. 2. A-League Women (ALW) o The premier women's competition in Australia. o Features top Australian female footballers, some of whom play in international leagues. 3. Australia Cup (formerly FFA Cup) o National knockout tournament allowing amateur and semi-professional clubs to compete against A-League teams. 4. National Premier Leagues (NPL) o State-based second-tier competitions beneath the A-League. Australian National Teams 1. Socceroos (Men's National Team) o One of the strongest teams in Asia (AFC). o Regular FIFA World Cup qualifiers since 2006. o Best FIFA World Cup performance: Round of 16 (2006, 2022). o Won the AFC Asian Cup in 2015 (hosted by Australia). 2. Matildas (Women's National Team) o Among the world's top-ranked teams. o Reached semi-finals at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. o Key players: Sam Kerr (Chelsea), Caitlin Foord (Arsenal), Steph Catley (Arsenal). Australia and the FIFA World Cup Men's FIFA World Cup History * First appearance: 1974 (West Germany). * Best finish: Round of 16 (2006, 2022). * Most recent: 2022 FIFA World Cup (Qatar) - Reached the Round of 16 but lost to Argentina (eventual champions).
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