2011 AFC Asian Cup - Re-writing Socceroos History - A walk through old FIFA Games

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The Socceroos failed to advance to the knockout stage while defending their World Cup crown.

Australia defeated USA 2-0 on matchday 1, but fell to Switzerland 2-0 on matchday 2, and to Ivory Coast 2-1 on the final day, leaving them third in the group.

England went on to win their third FIFA World Cup, following their victories in 1966 and 1998.

Australia now prepare for their defence of the AFC Asian Cup with friendlies against Slovenia, Switzerland, Poland, Paraguay, Egypt and the UAE.

As winners of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, Australia directly qualified for the Asian Cup, and have been drawn to face Uzbekistan, Korea DPR and Bahrain in Qatar.

 

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As winners of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, Australia directly qualified for the Asian Cup, and have been drawn to face Uzbekistan, Korea DPR and Bahrain in Qatar.

A range of stars have announced their international retirement following the Asian Cup, including Brett Emerton, Jason Culina, Vince Grella, Scott McDonald, Mark Schwarzer.

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has continued on to the AFC Asian Cup, but has mutually agreed with FFA to part ways following the tournament.

As winners of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, Australia directly qualified for the Asian Cup, and have been drawn to face Uzbekistan, Korea DPR and Bahrain in Qatar.

The winner of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup will qualify as the AFC representatives for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup to be held in Brazil.