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In 2006, the long wait was over for Australia. After 32 years the Socceroos returned to Germany, scene of their one previous FIFA World Cup finals appearance in 1974. Their performance in Germany surprised a few, and increased the profile and popularity of Football in Australia. Their dream run at the World Cup came to an end in a spectacular and frustratingly disappointing manner. Australia were able to hold Italy scoreless for nearly the whole game, until literally the last few seconds of regular time Italy were awarded a dubious penalty, eventually winning the game 1-0. As we all know, they went on to win the tournament.

Australia are looking forward to again making the final series for South Africa in 2010, with new Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek. See how they are going in the Socceroo 2010 campaign.

Information

• History of Australia at the World Cup
• Australian's 2006 World Cup Matches
• Australia for 2010

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