The Latest Breaking News from Tony Popovic

The A-League ace ready to fill Irvine's big Roos shoes

Emerging midfielder Ryan Teague debuted for Australia in March, now he is backing himself to fill the immense void left by injured star Jackson Irvine.

AAP · May 2, 2025

Circati gives Socceroos hope, Irvine to miss qualifiers

Influential midfielder Jackson Irvine has confirmed he will be unavailable due to foot surgery for the Socceroos' most-important World Cup qualifiers.

AAP · Apr 30, 2025

Arzani pushes Socceroos case in Victory's finals chase

Daniel Arzani has copped criticism from the Socceroos coach in the past, but his performance on Anzac Day can only help his chances of getting back in the side.

AAP · Apr 25, 2025

Socceroos to embrace cut-throat Japan, Saudi clashes

Australia claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to close in on the 2026 tourney, but coach Tony Popovic wants more against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025

Socceroo Boyle eyes World Cup spot but not as vibes man

Injury meant Martin Boyle missed the 2022 World Cup, which has only fuelled his quest to help Australia to next year's tournament.

AAP · Mar 24, 2025

Popovic's Socceroos aiming for strong start in China

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Australia can't allow China to dictate terms in Hangzhou on Tuesday as the hosts' World Cup hopes hang by a thread.

AAP · Mar 24, 2025

Resurgent Boyle, recalled Duke ready to lead Socceroos

Resurgent attacker Martin Boyle is confident he and Mitch Duke can both step up and lead the Socceroos' attack in their World Cup qualifier against China.

AAP · Mar 23, 2025

Socceroos striker axed, recalled in eight-day stretch

Japan-based veteran Mitchell Duke will make the dash to China for the injury-hit Socceroos' next World Cup qualifier.

AAP · Mar 22, 2025

Miller the unlikely face of Popovic's Socceroos revamp

Lewis Miller has overcome his Asian Cup horror show to make Australia's right back berth his own under the coaching of Tony Popovic.

AAP · Mar 21, 2025

Popovic's Socceroos project begins to take shape

He has had to learn on the go but the Socceroos team Tony Popovic has envisioned is now starting to come together.

AAP · Mar 20, 2025