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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Lewis Miller of Australia celebrates a goal during the round three FIFA 2026 World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Indonesia at Allianz Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

It’s early days, but Socceroos believe they can become ‘unstoppable’ under Popovic

Tony Popovic’s Socceroos are clearly a work in progress, as their first 15 minutes against Indonesia showed. But there is clear progress being made.

  • Vince Rugari

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Socceroos coach Tony Popovic.

There will be blood (but no lollies): The 1 percenters driving Popovic’s Socceroos

Playing for Tony Popovic is not for the faint of heart – as players like Jackson Irvine are finding out.

  • Vince Rugari
Daniel Arzani in action for Melbourne Victory last week.

Popovic backs age over youth – and a player he blasted – for World Cup tilt

Tony Popovic has given Daniel Arzani an international reprieve – one of many intriguing decisions in his squad for this month’s World Cup qualifiers.

  • Vince Rugari
Contenders for the Socceroos squad.

The selection calls that will make or break the Socceroos’ World Cup hopes

Australia’s squad for their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China will be named on Friday. With so many injuries to deal with, expect the unexpected from coach Tony Popovic.

  • Vince Rugari
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic

‘One good dribble ... one good trick. It’s not enough’: Popovic demands more from World Cup chasing Socceroos

In his most expansive interview yet since becoming national team boss, Tony Popovic has delivered some home truths to those dreaming of pulling on the green and gold.

  • Vince Rugari
Socceroos skipper Maty Ryan is moving to France.

‘That’s what a captain is’: Socceroos coach praises Ryan as French move beckons

Maty Ryan is set to trade AS Roma for French club RC Lens in a bid to restore his position as the Socceroos’ first-choice goalkeeper ahead of a huge year of World Cup qualifiers.

  • Vince Rugari
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Lewis Miller

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.

  • Vince Rugari
Harry Souttar, Cameron Burgess and Kusini Yengi sport long faces after full-time.

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.

  • Paul Zalunardo
He’s back: Herve Renard.

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.

  • Vince Rugari
Alex Robertson’s international future is shrouded in mystery.

‘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.

  • Vince Rugari

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