Tim Cahill Talks The FIFA World Cup 2018

He was the first Australian to score at a FIFA World Cup, he’s scored in three World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014) and has the most goals by any Australian in the World Cup with five goals. And with 50 goals, he’s also Australia’s highest goal scorer of all time. But before our greatest Socceroo, Tim Cahill, embarks on his fourth World Cup for his country, this month in Russia, we check out what he’s revealed to MAXIM in the past about all things Australian Football…

- Santi Pintado

Hey, Timmy, what do you love most about playing for the Socceroos?

It comes from the honour of representing your country on the world stage. This is something taught to you early on in Australia — it’s an honour and not something you can ever take for granted.

How does it feel to be the all-time top goal scorer for Australia?

Looking at the amazing players that came before me and the ones that I have played with, to be on that list is great in itself. To me, it’s a reward for hard work more than anything. It’s also thanks to a lot of great service from my teammates.

You scored Australia’s first ever FIFA World Cup goal in 2006. Describe this moment.