$6,000 on tickets, a dodgy hostel and a seaplane: my Socceroos World Cup odyssey is about to begin

I’ve followed the Socceroos at three World Cups but this one is different and the usual anticipation is tempered by feelings of dread and uncertainty Knowing so many others will never have the opportunity, attending a World Cup is a privilege. I have been to three previous editions, yet ahead of the 2026 tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada, the usual anticipation is tempered by a feeling of dread and of not knowing what to expect. More than ever, these finals will extract every nickel and...

By Les Street