The Latest Breaking News from Paul Izzo

Snub isn't the end of Ryan's Socceroos career: coach

Maty Ryan hasn't been selected for Australia's first games since the World Cup but coach Tony Popovic insists the captain's Socceroos career isn't over.

AAP · Sep 17

World Cup weapon: Socceroos star's stunning double save

As the jostling for spots in Australia's World Cup team and squad continues, Mat Ryan has provided fresh evidence as to why he is the nation's best goalkeeper.

AAP · Jan 5

Socceroos rue 'soft penalty', virus after lopsided loss

The Socceroos have been outclassed by Colombia in New York, where coach Tony Popovic lamented a contentious penalty and a pre-game virus that floored his squad.

AAP · Nov 19, 2025

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 · Oct 14, 2025

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 · Oct 14, 2025

Izzo makes case to dislodge Roos skipper at World Cup

Paul Izzo has made a compelling case to become the Socceroos first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Maty Ryan with a starring performance against Canada.

AAP · Oct 11, 2025

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.

AAP · Oct 11, 2025

Forgotten Socceroo back in the fold for friendlies

Tony Popovic has made eight changes to the Socceroos' squad to face Canada and the United States, including giving a young gun a recall after almost two years.

AAP · Oct 3, 2025

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.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

Socceroos win - but here's why Popovic isn't satisfied

Tony Popovic will cop the teething pains of ugly Socceroos performances if it means they learn and are ready to rise to a higher level at next year's World Cup.

AAP · Sep 5, 2025