Tony Popovic
Analysis
Australian soccer
A perilous path to the 2026 World Cup just got trickier for the Socceroos
Australia’s rollicking 2-2 draw with Bahrain was another surprise result in one of the most bonkers World Cup qualifying groups ever seen.
- by Vince Rugari
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Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Calamitous defending and spurned chances: Socceroos player ratings against Bahrain
It was another head-scratching performance from Tony Popovic’s team as the Socceroos try to claw their way into the 2026 World Cup.
- by Paul Zalunardo
Updated
Australian soccer
An old foe of the Matildas is back to derail the Socceroos’ World Cup hopes
Herve Renard, who coached France at last year’s Women’s World Cup, has returned to haunt Australia ahead of Thursday night’s crucial showdown with Saudi Arabia.
- by Vince Rugari
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Australian soccer
‘You have to respect the shirt’: Socceroos in selection stand-off with young star
Coach Tony Popovic says Alex Robertson, who is attracting interest from English Premier League clubs, has chosen to “not make himself available” to play for Australia.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Why ugly is beautiful for the Socceroos
Five things we learnt from Tony Popovic’s first two fixtures in charge of Australia, as the national team stays in the hunt for direct World Cup qualification.
- by Emma Kemp
Analysis
Australian soccer
Popa’s baptism of fire: Australia’s World Cup hopes go on the line
Tony Popovic’s first match as Socceroos coach is the team’s most consequential World Cup qualifier in years, but he appears to be very much ready to meet the moment that awaits on Thursday night against China.
- by Vince Rugari
Diets, detail, discipline: What the Socceroos can expect under Popovic
The new national team boss is broadly perceived as a hot-tempered authoritarian – and while there’s a bit of that about him, few know the real Tony Popovic.
- by Vince Rugari
‘A fresh start’: Socceroos ready to turn over a new leaf under Popovic
Players have to take their share of the blame for the results that led to Graham Arnold’s exit as coach, Socceroos star Craig Goodwin says, as a new era beckons this week.
- by Vince Rugari
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Australian soccer
‘No sales pitch’: Luongo returns to Socceroos in Popovic’s first squad
Ipswich Town’s Massimo Luongo, the only Australian outfielder to have featured in the Premier League this season, is back in green and gold.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
Australian soccer
Socceroos players may be anxious about Popovic, and that’s a good thing
It is fascinating that Football Australia has opted to swing heavily back towards an authoritarian managerial approach more like that of Ange Postecoglou.
- by Emma Kemp
‘No one is entitled to that shirt’: How Popovic plans to make Socceroos great again
Three days after Graham Arnold’s shock exit was publicised, his replacement has been unveiled - and has vowed to restore the fading pride in the Australian jersey.
- by Vince Rugari
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