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Socceroos face Paraguay changes as injuries hit

Defender Jacob Italiano will join Mathew Leckie on the sidelines against Paraguay, forcing coach Tony Popovic into at least two changes.

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Paraguay vs Australia World Cup 2026 Predictions: Group D Pick

Paraguay and Australia are level on 3 points at Levi's Stadium. Our pick is Australia to win at +300 in this Group D decider.

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How Socceroos will reboot for high-stakes Paraguay game

The Socceroos can seal second spot in group D at the World Cup with a win or draw against Paraguay - and they are determined to bounce out of the blocks.

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Down but not out: Socceroos take heart from positives in defeat to USA

Australia’s fate will now be set after their final group game against Paraguay but there were some reasons for cheer from the performance in Seattle

The Guardian - AU

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

'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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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…

The Conversation

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

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

Evening Standard

United States vs Australia World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

USA vs Australia clash at Lumen Field on June 19 with both sides on 3 points. We back the hosts at -159 to control Group D.

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SPO:Socceroo still buzzing after sliding into history books

Socceroos midfielder Connor Metcalfe is still riding the emotional high of scoring the goal that sealed Australia's opening World Cup win over Turkey.

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Socceroo still buzzing after sliding into history books

Socceroos midfielder Connor Metcalfe is still riding the emotional high of scoring the goal that sealed Australia's opening World Cup win over Turkey.

The Guardian - AU

No sleep until 5am: Socceroos’ focus turns to recovery after tiring World Cup travel

Socceroos goalscorer Connor Metcalfe admitted he hadn’t had the greatest sleep since Australia’s opening World Cup victory over Turkey

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Four Reasons Why USMNT Should Be Worried About Australia Ahead of World Cup Clash

Australia beat Türkiye despite being the worse team on Saturday in Vancouver.

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Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia's World Cup opener.

Euronews

Australia start World Cup with a bang after Brazil earn draw against Morocco

Brazil star Vinicius Jr. stepped up to spare his nation's blushes with a superb solo effort against 2022 semifinalists Morocco.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 results: Scotland delighted and Australia stun

Scotland secured a nervy 1-0 victory over Haiti in Foxborough, marking their long-awaited return to the World Cup. In the Scots’ first game on the big stage since 1998, midfielder John McGinn fired them ahead in Boston with a deflected strike after 28 minutes, although Steve Clarke’s side lived dangerously…

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'The pubs in Australia will be going full bore now' - Clinical and disciplined Socceroos impress in World Cup upset

A young Australian side stuck to their gameplan magnificently to claim a 2-0 victory over Turkiye

Newcastle Herald

Hopping Hunter pubs jumping for Roos' Turkey thumping

Australian football fans were out about about at weekend to see the match. Did we see you?

AAP

SPO:Socceroos' young guns on target in 2-0 Turkey shoot

The Socceroos have stunned Turkey 2-0 in a perfect start to their World Cup campaign thanks to superb goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.

The Independent UK

The bold selection gamble that paid off for Australia in shock World Cup win over Turkey

Australia 2-0 Turkey: Without their captain and vice-captain, Australia battled to a valuable victory in Vancouver

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