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What won't sway Socceroos boss in Cup selection race

The World Cup finals draw is near and the race for Socceroos selection is heating up, with only a handful of locks in the squad.

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Hammer to go with defensive anvil remains elusive for stuttering Socceroos

Unlocking Australia’s attack should be Tony Popovic’s main priority with the World Cup coming into sharp focus and scrutiny on his team increasing

The Guardian - AU

Passive Socceroos problems exposed in disappointing defeat to Venezuela

Australia lose 1-0 after La Vinotinto attacker Jesús Ramírez scores in the 38th minute, while debutant goalkeeper Patrick Beach impresses in Houston

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Venezuela 1-0 Australia: men’s international football friendly – as it happened

Socceroos fail to fire against La Vinotinto in Houston as their 2026 World Cup preparations take a hit with a second straight defeat

The Guardian - AU

'Why not do it now?' Socceroos boss wants new WC ground

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has challenged his team to do something special at next year's World Cup and make a deep run.

AAP

New coach, new club concerns for Socceroos star

It's been a successful but also frustrating night of Championship action for three of four Socceroos, with Nestory Irankunda subbed off early again for Watford.

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Outline of World Cup-ready Socceroos becoming clearer by the game under Tony Popovic

The undefeated streak may have ended, but Australia’s first loss under this coach against USA confirms they’re set on the right path

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USMNT Player Ratings vs. Australia: Starting Striker Battle Heats Up

Haji Wright responded to Folarin Balogun’s outstanding performance with a show of his own.

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Popovic takes positives out of first Socceroos defeat

The Socceroos have suffered a 2-1 loss to the United States, marking their first defeat in the 12 matches since Tony Popovic took over the reins.

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USMNT vs. Australia—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The USMNT are aiming to build on their recent promise against the confident Socceroos.

Sports Illustrated

Socceroos riding wave of momentum towards more favourable World Cup draw

Australia in race with South Korea, Ecuador and Austria for spot in pot 2 as they aim to stretch a seven-match winning streak in United States friendly

The Guardian - AU

Cool-headed Socceroo ready to protect Irankunda

Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati expects teams to keep trying to get under Nestory Irankunda's skin, but says his teammates will protect him.

AAP

Socceroos boss proud of match-winner Irankunda

The Socceroos have beaten Canada 1-0 in their friendly match, with teen star Nestory Irankunda scoring the winner and Paul Izzo making multiple saves.

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'Stingy' Socceroos set sights on taking down Canada

The Socceroos are on a 10-match unbeaten run under coach Tony Popovic, but they'll receive a huge test when they take on Canada and the US over the coming week.

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New Watford boss could spell good news for Socceroo

Watford have sacked their manager Paulo Pezzolano - just a week after Socceroo Nestory Irankunda had offered a very public show of discontent against him.

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Popovic delighted with Irankunda's response to blow-up

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic believes Nestory Irankunda is more mature and resilient based on the way he handled being dragged at club level.

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Even Socceroos boss wowed by Irankunda's big moments

Nestory Irankunda scored for the Socceroos and almost nailed a world-class free kick but there was more to his performance that coach Tony Popovic liked.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos get glimpse of exciting future as Toure and Irankunda sink New Zealand

Australia defeat All Whites 3-1 to retain ‘Soccer Ashes’ as Mohamed Toure hits a brace while Chris Wood breaks home side’s drought in Auckland

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Toure, Irankunda dazzle as Socceroos beat NZ

Tony Popovic's call to start Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure has paid off as the boom youngsters' goals gave the Socceroos a 3-1 win over New Zealand.

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No playing time guarantees for emerging Socceroos

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has cast the net wider in choosing his squad for games against New Zealand but that doesn't mean he will be handing out caps.

The Guardian - AU

Tony Popovic expects more confident Socceroos in second clash with New Zealand

The Socceroos coach has called for his side to play with more ‘confidence and belief’ but is no certainty to back his most dynamic young talents from the start

AAP

Popovic expects more 'confident and positive' Socceroos

Tony Popovic wasn't satisfied with the Socceroos' 1-0 win over New Zealand but has reason to expect a better performance in their second match.

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'Like Mbappe': Toure sets big Socceroos target

After his first notable contribution for the Socceroos, 20-year-old striker Mohamed Toure wants to be Australia's answer to Kylian Mbappe.

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Balard strikes on debut as Socceroos down New Zealand

Max Balard has hit the ground running for the Socceroos, netting the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.

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The change Socceroos boss sees in recalled Irankunda

In his first call-up in close to a year, Nestory Irankunda has impressed Socceroos coach Tony Popovic with his new-found maturity.

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