The Latest Breaking News from Tony Popovic

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 · Oct 13, 2025

'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.

AAP · Oct 10, 2025

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.

AAP · Oct 8, 2025

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

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 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

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.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

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

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025

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.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

'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.

AAP · Sep 7, 2025

Inside meeting where Socceroos drew a line in the sand

Tony Popovic is not concerned with the past glories of his Socceroos as he looks for 26 players who can live by his elite standards for next year's World Cup.

AAP · Sep 6, 2025