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Socceroos take over California! Inside Australia's FIFA World Cup 2026 camp | 9 News Australia
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3:57Now PlayingThe green and gold have officially landed in the United States! Ahead of their highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, Australia's national football team, the Socceroos, have established their elite training base in California. In a fascinating cultural cross-over, local US soccer club the Oakland Roots—located just a stone's throw from San Francisco—have given themselves a temporary, distinctly Australian rebrand, transforming into the "Oak Rods" to welcome the squad and their passionate fans to the Bay Area.
This special report captures the immense excitement building among the expatriate and traveling Australian community. More than 10,000 flight tickets have already been snapped up by traveling fans eager to support the team. Booking data from Airbnb confirms that the upcoming group-stage clash in Seattle between tournament co-hosts USA and Australia is shaping up to be one of the highest-in-demand fixtures of the entire opening round. The report introduces 20-year-old Melbourne native Oliver Bruwer, who moved to California to play college soccer and never imagined he would have his footballing heroes training right in his new backyard.
The Aussie takeover isn't just happening on the pitch; it's dominating the famous local culinary scene as well. Oakland, recently named the best food city in America by Condé Nast Traveler, is leaning heavily into the greenandgold spirit. At the popular Zachary's Pizza, and local bagel hot spot Boichik Bagels, staff are serving up custom creationsincluding the firstever Vegemite and cream cheese bagelsand even an elevated, dessertinspired twist on the legendary Tim Tam Slam. The squad is currently residing at the stunning Claremont Resort & Club in the Oakland Hills as they prepare for their grueling group stage matches across Vancouver, Seattle, and San Francisco. Watch the full video to see how California is turning into a home away from home for the Socceroos. Remember to like, subscribe, and share your match predictions in the comments below! | Subscribe and 🔔| Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au
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