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SOC:Socceroos swing selection shock for World Cup opener

Socceroos captain Maty Ryan has been dropped in favour of young goalkeeper Patrick Beach for Australia's World Cup opener against Turkey.

AAP

Irankunda heroics vindicate bold coach in Socceroo win

Tony Popovic's bold call to start Nestory Irankunda in Australia's World Cup opener against Turkey paid off, with the sensation starring in a memorable 2-0 win.

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Socceroos ready to seize chance to shock the world

The Socceroos are full of youthful enthusiasm and hype and are ready to again silence doubters on the World Cup stage, starting with Turkey.

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In their own words, Turkey are ‘more talented’ than Australia. Can the Socceroos spoil the party?

Tony Popovic knows most people expect Turkey to beat Australia in their World Cup opener, but says his side ‘deserve to be respected’

The Guardian - AU

SPO:Socceroos ready to 'spoil the party' after Turkey jabs

After Turkey captain Hakan Calhanoglu said his team should dominate their World Cup opener, Socceroos boss Tony Popovic wants his charges to spoil the party.

AAP

Australia vs. Turkiye—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The USMNT will be keeping a close eye on the events in Vancouver on Saturday night.

Sports Illustrated

Socceroos begin World Cup adventure with underdog status left behind

In a super-sized edition that makes Australia a middle power their young squad can budget for four matches at the tournament with the hope of more

The Guardian - AU

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The change that took Socceroos captain to a new level

Socceroos captain Maty Ryan believes fatherhood and learning to let go of some of his meticulous routines delivered the best form of his career.

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Socceroos boss makes call on post-World Cup future

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has extended his contract until after the 2027 Asian Cup, in a boost ahead of Australia's World Cup campaign.

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Australia vs Turkey World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Australia and Turkey clash at BC Place on June 13 in Group D. Turkey are favored at -140, but Popovic's Socceroos have a path to an upset. Our pick inside.

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SPO:Popovic's tough call on when to employ Socceroo weapons

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic faces a tough call on when to unleash Nestory Irankunda and his other talented young attackers against Turkey at the World Cup.

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Popovic's tough call on when to employ Socceroo weapons

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic faces a tough call on when to unleash Nestory Irankunda and his other talented young attackers against Turkey at the World Cup.

AAP

Winger has 'fire in the belly' to make Socceroos mark

Nishan Velupillay never really got going this ALM season, but has always delivered for the Socceroos and has a fire in the belly to deliver at the World Cup.

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SPO:The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss

Tony Popovic has been inspired by coaching great Craig Bellamy for a long time and the Melbourne coach isn't surprised to see him thriving with the Socceroos.

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The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss

Tony Popovic has been inspired by coaching great Craig Bellamy for a long time and the Melbourne coach isn't surprised to see him thriving with the Socceroos.

The Guardian - AU

Imagining Australia’s path to World Cup glory: who stands in the Socceroos’ way?

The permutations are complex, but a second-place finish in Group D could mean an easier path to the last 16 than topping the group

AAP

Irankunda ready to be face of changing Socceroos at Cup

Nestory Irankunda represents the changing face of the Socceroos and is ready to shine on the World Cup stage.

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Fit Socceroos ready to 'suffer', then prevail

The Socceroos are ready to suffer through difficult moments and back their fitness to help them finish stronger than their World Cup opponents.

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'Kept us in the game': Young goalkeeper shines

Emerging goalkeeper Patrick Beach was excellent in his second cap against Switzerland, showing he can be a fine deputy to skipper Maty Ryan.

The Guardian - AU

‘We looked quite good for 20 minutes’: Tony Popovic content after Socceroos draw with Switzerland

Australia coach praises competitiveness in final friendly as Irankunda and Metcalfe impress ahead of 14 June World Cup opener

AAP

Souttar poised to repeat epic World Cup comeback

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar was superb against Switzerland and is again hitting form right after returning from injury just before a World Cup.

AAP

Slow-start Socceroos draw with Swiss in final warm-up

Coach Tony Popovic was happy with his youthful Socceroos' 1-1 draw with Switzerland but admits there's a phase of their game they must improve.

The Guardian - AU

Tete Yengi scores on debut as Socceroos sign off before World Cup with Switzerland draw

Australia held world No 19 Switzerland to a 1-1 draw in their final hit-out before the World Cup kicks off

AAP

'Sick of it': Socceroo responds to fresh US barbs

Pundits in the United States have loved writing off the Socceroos ahead of their World Cup clash and Connor Metcalfe is sick of hearing all the 'rubbish'.

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SPO:Volpato debut looms, Socceroos eye World Cup blueprint

Cristian Volpato is set to debut in Australia's warm-up match against Switzerland, which will be a dress rehearsal for their World Cup game against the US.

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