Put the trash talking aside - the Socceroos don't need to have it laid out how important their World Cup clash with the United States is.
One sentiment came up multiple times ahead of the blockbuster at Seattle Stadium on Friday (5am Saturday AEST): this match is seriously "high-stakes".
Australia will want to silence the American pundits who have been lining up to have a crack at them - but there are bigger things on the line.
