The Socceroos knocked on their ceiling at the last World Cup when reaching the round of 16 for the second time in their history. Four years later, and with an exciting new crop of talents emerging, there is reason to dream that Australia can match that – and perhaps even go further.
Since taking the reins little more than 18 months ago, coach Tony Popovic has helped the Socceroos chart a new course. Most crucially, the veteran of the celebrated 2006 World Cup squad has set out to build a belief that the time is now for Australia to “go very far” at a global tournament. We gaze into a crystal ball to predict the routes the Socceroos could take to meet those great expectations.
