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SPO:Socceroos boss insists big calls didn't lead to US loss

Coach Tony Popovic didn't start Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States, but is adamant personnel wasn't the issue.

AAP

'I was tearing up': Volpato shines on World Cup stage

Mere weeks after defecting from Italy to the Socceroos, Cristian Volpato was a bright spark on his World Cup debut in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States.

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From nightclubs and worksites, fans in Sydney and Melbourne gathered before dawn to cheer on the Socceroos

Energised by a surprise victory over Turkey, people gathered at 5am in every capital city on Saturday, some having pulled all-nighters

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'Frozen on the big stage': greats weigh in on US loss

The Socceroos looked overawed in their 2-0 World Cup loss to the United States, with Harry Kewell and Wayne Rooney among those lamenting the performance.

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Socceroos unhappy with referee Zwayer's 'stinker'

The Socceroos have taken swipes at the quality of refereeing in their 2-0 loss to the United States, with Nestory Irankunda saying the referee had a "stinker".

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SOC:Socceroos boss defends selections after US loss

Coach Tony Popovic didn't start Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States, but believes personnel wasn't the issue.

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‘Disasterclass’ as timid Socceroos fail to show enough ambition against United States

Australia’s match against the United States was always going to be the toughest of the Socceroos’ three fixtures in their World Cup group, and that proved to be the case. The US has backed up its emphatic opening win against Paraguay with a 2–0 victory that assures the host nation’s…

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USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings

Goalscorer Alex Freeman was the pick of the bunch for the co-hosts while Connor Metcalfe’s performance off the bench gave the Socceroos some cheer

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos crash back to earth after being humbled by superior USA

The swagger Australia offered in their opener against Turkey was gone and for much for the game in Seattle they looked second best and shellshocked

The Guardian - AU

USMNT vs. Australia: Confirmed Lineups for World Cup Group D Match

Both teams secured impressive victories in the first round of group matches.

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SOC:Socceroos swing two big changes for US clash

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe, scorers in the Socceroos' opening World Cup win, have been dropped to the subs' bench for the clash with the USA.

AAP

Socceroos boss insists big calls didn't lead to US loss

Coach Tony Popovic didn't start Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States, but is adamant personnel wasn't the issue.

AAP

How to watch USA vs Australia: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as co-hosts continue FIFA World Cup 2026 journey, team news

Christian Pulisic misses USA's clash with Australia due to injury, as the co-hosts continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Here's how to watch the Group D fixture for free online and from anywhere.

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USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Mauricio Pochettino’s team clinched their place in the knockout round as they beat the Socceroos in Seattle

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United States vs Australia prediction as clash of styles sets stage for intriguing encounter

Mauricio Pochettino's side will be looking to remain in winning ways on home soil, but Australia have shown how strong they can be

The Independent UK

Why Socceroos’ World Cup breakthrough has come at the right time for fractious Australia

A Socceroos squad from diverse backgrounds has broken through just as Australia’s far-right, anti-immigration party surges in the polls – the timing might be perfect

The Independent UK

Awer Mabil moved to Australia aged 10 as a refugee. He is now set to face USMNT at the World Cup

The winger was born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents who had escaped civil war. He moved to Australia aged 10

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A joy to watch? Pauline Hanson gets a warm welcome in some parts of the media

As One Nation leader is hailed as ‘a politician ready to rule’, Greg Jericho is booted from the press gallery. Plus: a ‘WTF moment’ across the Tasman

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Evening Standard

USA vs Australia lineups: Pulisic OUT - Starting XIs and confirmed team news for World Cup today

Christian Pulisic was in a race to prove his fitness after limping off in the first group game

Newcastle Herald

Took a taxi instead: why a police blitz on Newcastle buses is overdue

Letters: 'She said she actually feared for her safety.'

Evening Standard

USA vs Australia: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Winners will qualify for round of 32 with a game to spare and take control of Group D

The Guardian - AU

Australia superpower v USA pentagon: how each team can win their World Cup clash

The Socceroos and United States both made a fast start to their campaign – here is what the Group D rivals must do to maintain momentum in Seattle

AAP

'Lethal as possible': Toure's plan to go to the top

Socceroos goalscoring ace Mohamed Toure wants to get to the top and he's ready to seize his opportunity at the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

‘We’re American’—USMNT Star’s Explicit Message Sets Up Feisty Australia Clash

The USMNT look to win its second game of the World Cup against Australia on Friday in Seattle.

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Bigger moments coming for Socceroos' comet: Mabil

Awer Mabil plays a big brother role for goalscoring hero Nestory Irankunda and believes the Socceroos phenomenon has bigger moments ahead at the World Cup.

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