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United States vs Australia World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

USA vs Australia clash at Lumen Field on June 19 with both sides on 3 points. We back the hosts at -159 to control Group D.

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With injury scare over, Socceroo dares to dream

Aiden O'Neill's World Cup dream briefly looked in peril when he went down with an ankle injury in May, but the Socceroos midfielder is out the other side.

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Socceroos get back down to business as World Cup nears

The Socceroos will turn their focus fully towards facing Switzerland in their final World Cup warm-up match, and will want to be in control from the start.

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SPO:'Fortunate' Socceroo keen to repay coach's faith at WC

Mathew Leckie at one point thought reaching a fourth World Cup was out of reach and now is willing to do whatever coach Tony Popovic requires.

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'Fortunate' Socceroo keen to repay coach's faith at WC

Mathew Leckie at one point thought reaching a fourth World Cup was out of reach and now is willing to do whatever coach Tony Popovic requires.

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SPO:Young Socceroos can shock world again: veteran attacker

Mathew Leckie believes a young Socceroos squad can shock the world at the World Cup, just like they did in Qatar.

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Young Socceroos can shock world again: veteran attacker

Mathew Leckie believes a young Socceroos squad can shock the world at the World Cup, just like they did in Qatar.

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World Cup debutants galore in Socceroos squad

The Socceroos' 26-man World Cup squad will include 17 first-time attendees, while Mat Ryan and Mathew Leckie will grace the tournament for a fourth time.

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Socceroos’ World Cup squad revealed as Tony Popovic rolls dice with two uncapped strikers

The Socceroos have named two uncapped attackers in their squad for this month’s World Cup

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Volpato named as coach backs young Socceroos to deliver

Former Italy prospect Cristian Volpato is in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup and coach Tony Popovic is backing his young guns to deliver.

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Popovic urges Socceroos to believe after Mexico loss

The Socceroos have lost to Mexico 1-0 in the friendly match that was the final audition for players to impress before Tony Popovic picks his World Cup squad.

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Socceroos set for World Cup audition against Mexico

Socceroos players will have their final audition for the World Cup squad in Australia's friendly against Mexico in front of a hostile crowd.

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Volpato switches Italy for Socceroos as Cup cull looms

Italy-based attacker Cristian Volpato is set to join up with the Socceroos in the US as coach Tony Popovic prepares to cut his World Cup squad in coming days.

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Injured Riley McGree out of World Cup as Tony Popovic springs late Socceroos surprise

The Socceroos have been rocked by a hamstring injury to key midfielder Riley McGree on the eve of the World Cup

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SOC:'Still got a lot to give': Leckie makes Socceroos case

Mathew Leckie is back in Socceroos camp for the first time in almost two years and is adamant he still has plenty to give if selected for a fourth World Cup.

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'Still got a lot to give': Leckie makes Socceroos case

Mathew Leckie is back in Socceroos camp for the first time in almost two years and is adamant he still has plenty to give if selected for a fourth World Cup.

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World Cup door open for forgotten Socceroos goalkeeper

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has kept the door open for forgotten goalkeeper Joe Gauci to make his World Cup case at a training camp in Florida.

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Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup

Marcus Younis has had the 2026 World Cup in his sights for a long time, and now the Melbourne City star is attempting to bolt into the Socceroos squad.

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City star a potential Socceroos' game changer: Leckie

Mathew Leckie can see similarities between his younger self and Melbourne City teammate Marcus Younis, who he thinks could make an impact with the Socceroos.

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The 20 Best Australian Soccer Players of All Time—Ranked

Australia has produced a wealth of talented players over the years, including several who became Premier League legends.

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City upbeat about Socceroo Leckie's post-surgery return

Socceroos stalwart Mathew Leckie has undergone hip surgery, with Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar "quite optimistic" about what's ahead after the operation.

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Socceroos veteran sent for surgery in World Cup blow

Socceroos veteran Mathew Leckie has undergone hip surgery and is facing a race against the clock to realise his dream for a fourth World Cup appearance.

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City desperate for solution to Socceroo's injury woes

Powerful Socceroo Mathew Leckie can't get a break from his injury woes, but Melbourne City hope they have gotten to the bottom of his problems.

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Gun defender adds to Socceroos' mounting injury woes

The Socceroos' injury toll continues to mount ahead of friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia with defender Alessandro Circati suffering a sprained ankle.

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Melbourne City face up to winning ugly and end run of A-League near misses

Coach Aurelio Vidmar backs young talent and fresh faces as City turn the tables on rivals Melbourne Victory to claim an elusive second championship

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