Socceroos

/ ˌsɒkəˈruːz /

plural noun

1. the Australian men's national soccer team

Word History and Origins

Origin of Socceroos¹

from soccer + ( kangar ) oo

Example Sentences

It was Souttar’s 10th goal in 22 international games and put the Socceroos at the top of Group I with six points.

From Washington Times

The best performances from the men's team - the Socceroos - were round of 16 finishes in 2006 and 2022.

From BBC

Chris has previously been to a football match featuring both teams with his wife once before - when the Socceroos beat England 3-1 at Upton Park in 2003.

From BBC

Vine's winning spot-kick was quickly declared to have replaced what had previously been considered the nation's most iconic football moment - when John Aloisi scored a penalty in 2005 to send the Socceroos to their first World Cup since 1974.

From BBC

Demand for tickets for last Thursday's match was so great organisers had moved it to a venue almost double the size, and before the tournament even opened the Matildas had sold more jerseys than the Socceroos managed during - and since - last year's men's World Cup.

From BBC