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Winger has 'fire in the belly' to make Socceroos mark

Nishan Velupillay never really got going this ALM season, but has always delivered for the Socceroos and has a fire in the belly to deliver at the World Cup.

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SPO:The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss

Tony Popovic has been inspired by coaching great Craig Bellamy for a long time and the Melbourne coach isn't surprised to see him thriving with the Socceroos.

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The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss

Tony Popovic has been inspired by coaching great Craig Bellamy for a long time and the Melbourne coach isn't surprised to see him thriving with the Socceroos.

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Imagining Australia’s path to World Cup glory: who stands in the Socceroos’ way?

The permutations are complex, but a second-place finish in Group D could mean an easier path to the last 16 than topping the group

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Irankunda ready to be face of changing Socceroos at Cup

Nestory Irankunda represents the changing face of the Socceroos and is ready to shine on the World Cup stage.

AAP

Fit Socceroos ready to 'suffer', then prevail

The Socceroos are ready to suffer through difficult moments and back their fitness to help them finish stronger than their World Cup opponents.

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'Kept us in the game': Young goalkeeper shines

Emerging goalkeeper Patrick Beach was excellent in his second cap against Switzerland, showing he can be a fine deputy to skipper Maty Ryan.

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‘We looked quite good for 20 minutes’: Tony Popovic content after Socceroos draw with Switzerland

Australia coach praises competitiveness in final friendly as Irankunda and Metcalfe impress ahead of 14 June World Cup opener

The Guardian - AU

Souttar poised to repeat epic World Cup comeback

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar was superb against Switzerland and is again hitting form right after returning from injury just before a World Cup.

AAP

Slow-start Socceroos draw with Swiss in final warm-up

Coach Tony Popovic was happy with his youthful Socceroos' 1-1 draw with Switzerland but admits there's a phase of their game they must improve.

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Tete Yengi scores on debut as Socceroos sign off before World Cup with Switzerland draw

Australia held world No 19 Switzerland to a 1-1 draw in their final hit-out before the World Cup kicks off

The Guardian - AU

'Sick of it': Socceroo responds to fresh US barbs

Pundits in the United States have loved writing off the Socceroos ahead of their World Cup clash and Connor Metcalfe is sick of hearing all the 'rubbish'.

AAP

SPO:Volpato debut looms, Socceroos eye World Cup blueprint

Cristian Volpato is set to debut in Australia's warm-up match against Switzerland, which will be a dress rehearsal for their World Cup game against the US.

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SPO:Youth taking charge in Socceroos' defence

Apart from stalwart Harry Souttar, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has turned to a youthful defence to get the job done ahead of the World Cup.

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Youth taking charge in Socceroos' defence

Apart from stalwart Harry Souttar, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has turned to a youthful defence to get the job done ahead of the World Cup.

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'Time to come home': why Volpato joined Socceroos

Cristian Volpato is set to debut in Australia's warm-up match against Switzerland after speaking for the first time about his decision to switch allegiances.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 – Group D guide: Hosts USA face Turkey, Australia and Paraguay in open group

Mauricio Pochettino leads the co-hosts United States this summer in an intriguing group alongside Turkey, Australia and Paraguay

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Best way to end US trash talk? Win: former Socceroo

An average team, a lay-up, an easy fixture - the US can talk as much trash as they want, but Socceroos great Mark Schwarzer knows the distraction is futile.

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The Guardian - AU

Alessandro Circati on the art of defending: ‘Stopping a goal is equivalent to scoring’

The Socceroos and Parma centre-back on finessing his craft in the birthplace of catenaccio, his father’s influence and a World Cup dream

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Socceroos defender finally reaps his World Cup rewards

Jason Geria has had to wait eight years between Socceroos caps and now, at 33, is headed to his first World Cup.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Daughter’s plea to save father from Nauru, Kuwait airport hit, the Popovic ‘machine’

An Australian woman says her family will fall apart if her father is deported to the Pacific island

AAP

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.

The Guardian - AU

‘Part machine’: World Cup success lies in the details for Socceroos coach Tony Popovic

As a player Popovic was relentless in being his best. But behind his ruthless reputation is a focused leader deeply committed to his players

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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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