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AUSTRALIA

Behich magic delivers golden win for Australia

June 6, 2025 Paul Williams

Tony Popovic’s face said it all. Perth Stadium was going wild, a flare was ripped among the Australian fans and the players were still smothering Aziz Behich near the corner flag after his stunning 90th […]

AUSTRALIA

Australian eyes firmly on the prize ahead of Japan showdown

June 5, 2025 Paul Williams

When Australia last played Japan, just weeks into the Tony Popovic era, they walked away with a hard-earned 1-1 draw after a pair of own goals at Saitama Stadium. It was a precious point for […]

FEATURES

Arnold arrives for ‘new challenge’ in Iraq

May 10, 2025 Hassanin Mubarak

In a surprise turn of events, Iraq have looked to former Australia boss Graham Arnold in hope of helping the Lions of Mesopotamia to their first World Cup in 40 years. The 61-year-old arrived in […]

IRAN

Iran’s qualification met by muted celebrations… but why?

April 1, 2025 Behnam Jafarzadeh

On the fifth day of the Iranian New Year, a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan was enough for Iran to secure their spot in the FIFA World Cup for a seventh time. However, unlike previous qualifications, […]

ROAD TO 2026

What we learned as Asian Qualifiers near thrilling conclusion

March 27, 2025 Paul Williams

Qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will come down to the wire in June. After eight thrilling matchdays across this vast continent, only Japan and Iran have secured their spot at football’s global showpiece […]

PODCAST

TAG Podcast: LIVE from Suwon as Korea falter again

March 26, 2025 TAG Admin

In a special ‘LIVE’ edition of the podcast, Scott McIntyre is in South Korea at the Suwon World Cup Stadium as Korea look to cement their spot atop Group B in qualifying for the FIFA […]

INDONESIA

Van Dijk’s concern with Indonesia’s naturalisation push

March 18, 2025 Paul Williams

This is one of those weeks where Sergio van Dijk wishes he was 15 years younger. The 42-year-old striker has long since retired after a career that took him from his native Netherlands, all the […]

AUSTRALIA

A new era awaits for Australian football

October 10, 2024 Paul Williams

A new chapter in the history of Australian football will be written on tonight when Tony Popovic takes charge of the men’s national team for the first time. A revered and respected defender in his […]

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

TAG Podcast: Winners & Losers from Asian Qualifiers + AFC Champions League Preview

September 13, 2024 TAG Admin

Too much Asian football is never enough, and we are being treated to a feast of football to start September. Paul Williams and Michael Church are joined by commentator Rhysh Roshan Rai and Saudi journalist […]

PODCAST

TAG Podcast: Road to 2026 resumes + Saudi Arabia’s Saleh Al-Shehri

September 3, 2024 TAG Admin

As we approach the business end of Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the third round to commence this week, we’re joined by Doha News reporter Sudesh Baniya to preview all three […]

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