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Socceroos Aim to Disprove World Cup Underdog Tag

Published May 4, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026 · The Guardian

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is confident Australia can overcome their World Cup underdog status in a challenging group featuring Turkey, US, and Paraguay.

Australia's national team coach Tony Popovic is assembling players in Florida ahead of the June 1 squad deadline for the upcoming World Cup. Popovic departed for pre-tournament preparations on Wednesday, with players joining as they complete their domestic seasons.

The Socceroos face a tough group including Turkey, United States, and Paraguay, but Popovic is determined to defy predictions that Australia will struggle to progress. The coach also revealed a selection lifeline for Qatar 2022 hero Mat Leckie as part of his preparations for the tournament. biznow.biz

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