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Socceroos continue to ride their luck as margin for error becomes razor thin

Australia have steadied the ship since Tony Popovic’s arrival but cannot keep relying on other results going their way in 2026 World Cup qualification

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos set to walk World Cup qualification tightrope

Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.

AAP

Familiar foe Renard leads Saudis against Socceroos

A familiar foe to Australian football, new Saudi Arabia boss Herve Renard will attempt to bring the Socceroos undone in their huge World Cup qualifier.

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Would-be lawyer Italiano defying odds at Wellington

Giancarlo Italiano's A-League Men win rate is better than Graham Arnold, Kevin Muscat and Ange Postecoglou. But the Wellington boss is an atypical head coach.

AAP

‘Pushes us to the limit’: Tony Popovic gets down to business as Socceroos strive to join the elite

New Australia coach is wasting no time in lifting training standards and implementing his ideas before a critical World Cup qualifier in Japan

The Guardian - AU

Australia 3-1 China: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened

The Socceroos recovered after going a goal down in the first half to secure a crucial 3-1 win over China at Adelaide Oval

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos coach change can unnerve players: Goodwin

Winger Craig Goodwin says a change in Socceroos coach can unnerve players ahead of new manager Tony Popovic's first game in charge.

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Luongo back in Popovic's first squad as Socceroos boss

Tony Popovic's first squad as Socceroos coach for two World Cup qualifiers features midfielder Massimo Luongo, who has come out of international retirement.

AAP

Arnold nominated for Asian managerial award

Several Australians have been nominated for Asian Football Confederation awards including ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold in the coach of the year category.

AAP

Popovic turns to Foxe, Okon as Socceroos assistants

New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has overhauled his coaching staff, bringing in Hayden Foxe and Paul Okon as his assistants.

AAP

Wayne Bennett call prompted Arnold's Socceroos exit

An honesty session with Wayne Bennett kick-started Graham Arnold's Socceroos exit, the former Australia manager has revealed.

AAP

Socceroos spots 'fair game' as Popovic era begins

Tony Popovic faces a rapid induction as Socceroos boss after replacing Graham Arnold, while his appointment has opened the door for fresh faces.

AAP

New Socceroos Coach Popovic Confident He Can Rescue World Cup Campaign

Former Crystal Palace defender Tony Popovic insisted Monday there was plenty of time to rescue Australia's faltering World Cup qualifying campaign after he was appointed the Socceroos' new coach.

International Business Times

Tony Popovic replaces Graham Arnold as coach of Australia

NEW DELHI: Tony Popovic was appointed as Australia's new coach on Monday. This decision came just three days after Graham Arnold's unexpected resignation following the team's poor start in the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

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Tough-talking Popovic vows to make Socceroos dream

Tony Popovic has promised no Socceroos players will be given a carte blanche pass into his squad after being unveiled as Australia's new coach.

AAP

Socceroos World Cup destiny entrusted to Tony Popovic

The unexpected exit of Graham Arnold has opened the door for Tony Popovic to become the Socceroos' next coach, and he faces a baptism of fire.

The Guardian - AU

Tony Popovic set to be named Socceroos coach for 2026 World Cup tilt

Former Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers coach set to replace Graham Arnold as Socceroos manager and lead charge to 2026 World Cup

AAP

Tony Popovic set to become next Socceroos coach

Former Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic is on the cusp of being installed as the next manager of the Socceros.

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Next Socceroos boss is biggest call of Johnson's tenure

Football Australia CEO James Johnson faces a crunch call in deciding the next Socceroos coach with World Cup qualifying up in the air.

The Guardian - AU

Graham Arnold’s reign ends feebly but Socceroos’ World Cup run in Qatar will never be forgotten

Toothless performances in recent World Cup qualifiers left the coach running on empty but those weeks in Doha will never be taken away from him

International Business Times

Arnold Quits As Coach Of Australia Men's Football Team

Graham Arnold has quit as coach of the Socceroos, Football Australia said Friday, following a poor start to the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

AAP

'Out of gas': Why Arnold stepped down as Socceroos boss

Graham Arnold has walked away from his dream job of coaching the Socceroos because he no longer has the energy, FA chief exeuctive James Johnson says.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Socceroos coach quits; Labor warned of census ‘damage’; and Oprah’s star-studded Harris rally

The 61-year-old’s departure comes amid a run of underwhelming performances for the national team

The Times of India

Graham Arnold resigns as Socceroos coach after disappointing FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Graham Arnold has resigned as Australia's head coach following a poor start in the third phase of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The decision came after a 1-0 home defeat to Bahrain and a lackluster 0-0 draw against Indonesia.

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FA to sign new Socceroos coach before crunch qualifiers

James Johnson says Football Australia will appoint a permanent Socceroos head coach before next month's World Cup qualification window.

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