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Australia's Socceroos promote multiculturalism with video address on immigration: ‘Football is for everyone’

The Guardian UK Thursday 11 June 2026, 23:05 UTC By Jack Snape 1 min read
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Message comes ahead of politically-charged World Cup‘Socceroos are best representation right now of what Australia is’⚽️ How to watch the Socceroos | Australia team guide⚽️ Guide to all 1,248 players | Bracketology | World CupThe Socceroos have addressed growing anti-immigration sentiment in a powerful video message ahead of the World Cup, speaking of their pride in their heritage and playing for the national team. Compared to their equivalent release ahead of the Qatar World Cup, which...

The Socceroos have addressed growing anti-immigration sentiment in a powerful video message ahead of the World Cup, speaking of their pride in their heritage and playing for the national team.

Compared to their equivalent release ahead of the Qatar World Cup, which directly addressed the hosts’ human rights record, the Socceroos’ statement on Friday was uncontroversial.

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