Asian Cup postponement leaves Socceroos facing massive Popovic dilemma

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 3, 2026

The security situation across the Middle East has forced the AFC to delay the tournament, which was due to kick off in January in Saudi Arabia, for 12 months. The implications for the Socceroos are enormous.

Read full article

More News

Favourite's narrow escape in race after Cup

Nov 3, 2026

Favourite's narrow escape in race after Cup

Ranarsson dives in the final 50 metres to win the Amanda Elliott at Flemington.

2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Full Race Replay

Nov 3, 2026

2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Full Race Replay

Relive the EPIC moment Ethan Brown, Ciaron Maher and Point of Law won the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup.

Winning trainer's emotional tribute after Melbourne Cup

Nov 3, 2026

Winning trainer's emotional tribute after Melbourne Cup

Ciaron Maher gets emotional as he pays tribute to his family, after taking the trifecta of the 2026 Melbourne Cup.

Yeo wary of Luai threat as Kangaroos look to preserve 72-year record

Nov 3, 2026

Yeo wary of Luai threat as Kangaroos look to preserve 72-year record

Australian captain Isaah Yeo knows all about the danger posed by his former Panthers teammate. Now, he must find a way to stop him.

Point Of Law wins 2026 Melbourne Cup

Nov 3, 2026

Point Of Law wins 2026 Melbourne Cup

Point Of Law is first past the post in thrilling Melbourne Cup finish.

Point of Law wins the 2026 Melbourne Cup

Nov 3, 2026

Point of Law wins the 2026 Melbourne Cup

Watch the last 400 metres as Point of Law storms home to win the 2026 Melbourne Cup.

Sabaj flies home to win

Nov 3, 2026

Sabaj flies home to win

Watch the last 400m of race six at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day.

Beach Pad wins thriller

Nov 3, 2026

Beach Pad wins thriller

Beach Pad finishes best in a tight affair in race five on Melbourne Cup day.

Peyton snatches win on the line

Nov 3, 2026

Peyton snatches win on the line

Peyton snatches victory from Fovea on the post in race four on Melbourne Cup day.

‘Ticks a lot of boxes’: Why Michelle Payne is tipping this horse to conquer all in the Melbourne Cup

Nov 3, 2026

‘Ticks a lot of boxes’: Why Michelle Payne is tipping this horse to conquer all in the Melbourne Cup

The Cup-winning jockey runs her eye over all the horses running in Tuesday’s race and identifies the one she thinks will stand above the rest.

‘Lotto ticket on four legs’: How to get your own Melbourne Cup horse

Nov 3, 2026

‘Lotto ticket on four legs’: How to get your own Melbourne Cup horse

Of all the cherished items in Australian sport – think the premiership trophies of the AFL and NRL or cricket’s baggy green – the Melbourne Cup is the one that is attainable to the average punter. Theoretically.

Thrilling finish as outsider storms home

Nov 3, 2026

Thrilling finish as outsider storms home

Billycart storms home from back in the field to run over the top of Mister Whiskers and win race three at Flemington.

Recommended