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Socceroos boss embraces wild taste of World Cup in USA

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic relished the "grand" experience of the World Cup draw in Washington DC but will now get down to business.

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Australia draw USA, Paraguay and a European playoff winner for 2026 World Cup

Socceroos face rematch with United States months after heated friendly with Tony Popovic’s side placed in Group D for next year’s tournament

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos ready to deliver a 'rude shock' at World Cup

The Socceroos' World Cup glamour date with hosts United States in Seattle is set to be a spiteful affair and coach Tony Popovic is prepared for it.

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Tough World Cup group still a possibility for Socceroos

With US President Donald Trump among those in attendance in Washington, the Socceroos will learn their fate at the draw for next year's World Cup finals.

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Australia World Cup 2026 squad: Tony Popovic's most recent selection for preparatory March friendlies

The Australia 2026 World Cup squad is taking shape as Tony Popovic looks to the summer tournament in North America

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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

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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.

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Colombia 3-0 Australia: men’s international football friendly – as it happened

Minute-by-minute: The Socceroos slumped to a third defeat in a row after a second-half blitz from the South Americans settled the friendly in New York

The Guardian - AU

Containing superstar a perfect challenge for Socceroos

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic wants his charges to welcome the challenge of handling Colombia and their superstar winger Luis Diaz.

AAP

Why Socceroos boss doesn't regret big selection call

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is welcoming a brutal test against Colombia and has no regrets about fielding a less experienced group in their loss to Venezuela.

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Socceroos regroup ahead of Colombia showdown

The Socceroos suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss to Venezuela but will need to quickly rebound and find form against Colombia.

AAP

Tony Popovic nears World Cup deadline with negatives piling up for the Socceroos

A callow Australia side confirmed in defeat by Venezuela that the head coach needs his big hitters back before facing Colombia in New York

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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Socceroos learn lessons from frustrating Venezuela loss

The Socceroos have suffered their second consecutive loss, with Tony Popovic admitting a "soft goal" wasn't the only issue in the 1-0 defeat to Venezuela.

The Guardian - AU

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

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Socceroos ready to go toe-to-toe with Venezuela

The Socceroos are back to their combative style under Tony Popovic and are ready to see how it stands up in their friendly match against Venezuela.

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Defender delivers tough message to doubtful Socceroos

Socceroos defender Milos Degenek chose to play for Australia over Serbia and has given his thoughts on how players in similar positions should handle that call.

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Why Socceroos legend isn't writing off goalkeeper Ryan

Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer believes captain Mat Ryan will relish the challenge of trying to stave off Paul Izzo as No.1 goalkeeper.

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Newest Socceroos brothers out to make special memories

Whenever one of the Toure brothers is playing, the family home is abuzz with new Socceroo Al Hassan Toure hoping he and Mohamed can give them a reason to cheer.

Evening Standard

Who is James Overy? Manchester United starlet could get shock World Cup call

Red Devils starlet yet to make senior Old Trafford debut but has been fast-tracked at international level

AAP

Why Socceroos boss turned to Man Utd teen

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has called up 18-year-old Manchester United defender James Overy, who is now in contention to push for a World Cup berth.

The Guardian - AU

Manchester United prodigy James Overy in frame for Socceroos World Cup squad

The 18-year-old has emerged as a contender to make Australia’s World Cup squad next year, even though he is yet to play a competitive senior match

The Guardian - AU

Manchester United teenager James Overy handed shock Socceroos call-up

17-year-old defender named in first Australia squad as Jackson Irvine and Riley McGree return from injury for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia

AAP

Teenager, key names among big Socceroos squad changes

Two crucial Socceroos return for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia while a teen sensation is among those earning a maiden call-up.

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