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Haji Wright scores twice as USA come back from a goal down to see off Australia

World Cup 2026 hosts USMNT defeat Socceroos 2-1 in Colorado after Jordan Bos opened the scoring in the 19th minute

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Popovic takes positives out of first Socceroos defeat

The Socceroos have suffered a 2-1 loss to the United States, marking their first defeat in the 12 matches since Tony Popovic took over the reins.

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Socceroos boss wants World Cup hopefuls to surprise him

There is no bigger carrot in football than the World Cup and Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has urged players to make his squad selection a headache.

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Socceroos riding wave of momentum towards more favourable World Cup draw

Australia in race with South Korea, Ecuador and Austria for spot in pot 2 as they aim to stretch a seven-match winning streak in United States friendly

The Guardian - AU

More than pride on line in Socceroos' US World Cup prep

The Socceroos' friendly against the United States is huge for their World Cup preparation, while a positive result could be big in terms of their draw.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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Popovic delighted with Irankunda's response to blow-up

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic believes Nestory Irankunda is more mature and resilient based on the way he handled being dragged at club level.

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Socceroos star suffers another injury setback

Socceroos star Jackson Irvine has been on the sidelines for almost six months with a foot injury and now has suffered a fresh setback.

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Forgotten Socceroo back in the fold for friendlies

Tony Popovic has made eight changes to the Socceroos' squad to face Canada and the United States, including giving a young gun a recall after almost two years.

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Even Socceroos boss wowed by Irankunda's big moments

Nestory Irankunda scored for the Socceroos and almost nailed a world-class free kick but there was more to his performance that coach Tony Popovic liked.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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Socceroos win - but here's why Popovic isn't satisfied

Tony Popovic will cop the teething pains of ugly Socceroos performances if it means they learn and are ready to rise to a higher level at next year's World Cup.

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Balard strikes on debut as Socceroos down New Zealand

Max Balard has hit the ground running for the Socceroos, netting the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.

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Australia 1-0 New Zealand: men’s international football friendly – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Debutant Max Balard came off the bench to net the winner in a tight first game of the ‘Soccer Ashes’ in Canberra

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The change Socceroos boss sees in recalled Irankunda

In his first call-up in close to a year, Nestory Irankunda has impressed Socceroos coach Tony Popovic with his new-found maturity.

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Fireworks and feuds with fans fuel rise of new Socceroo

New Socceroo Anthony Kalik has been out of sight in the Croatian league, but the intensity of club football has propelled him on to Tony Popovic's radar.

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Silvera's second coming strengthens Socceroos ambition

After revitalising his club form in England, Sammy Silvera has an eye on boosting his case for Socceroos selection.

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