Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportSoccerAustralian football fans erupt across the country as they watch the Socceroos' 2-0 win from afar.Updated June 14, 2026 — 6:18pm,first published 6:13pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:07Socceroos fever takes over with stunning start to World CupVideo icon3:51Socceroos stun the world with epic winVideo icon0:58Luai seals the deal with hat-trickVideo icon1:28Luai puts 'tough few weeks' behind himAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe