Tony Popovic
FIFA World Cup 2026 results as it happened: ‘Who got the goals? We got the goals’: Irankunda responds to Turkey’s talk
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe delivered Australia’s first win in a World Cup opener since 2006 to set up a blockbuster showdown next Saturday with Group D rivals and hosts USA.
- Emma Kemp, Frances Howe, Nick Ralston and Roy Ward
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Youth, wildcards and a banned pasta sauce: What you need to know about the Socceroos
Was your last Socceroos encounter that heart-breaking defeat to Argentina in Qatar at the 2022 World Cup? Here’s what to know about the 2026 team.
- Nick Ralston
Australia to ‘spoil the party’ after Turkey’s captain takes pot shot at Socceroos
Hakan Calhanoglu said he expects Turkey to dominate the group match because his team are “more talented”.
- Nick Ralston and Vince Rugari
Popovic pens Socceroos contract extension to set up Asian Cup tilt
Tony Popovic will stay on as Socceroos coach at least until the end of the 2027 Asian Cup, Football Australia has announced.
- Vince Rugari
Why Tony Popovic is made from the ‘same material’ as Ange Postecoglou
Former Socceroos midfielder Vince Grella has got to know some of the game’s top coaches over the years. He believes Tony Popovic is as good as any of them.
- Vince Rugari
- Analysis
- FIFA World Cup
Why FIFA’s ‘hydration break’ sham is working out for the Socceroos
The introduction of the mandatory breaks – even if the weather is relatively cool – looks set to be a defining feature of this World Cup. On the early evidence, it works beautifully for Australia.
- Vince Rugari
You are what you eat: Why Socceroos’ World Cup edge starts at the dinner table
Tony Popovic was told his career was over at 23 due to injury. Instead of accepting his fate, he embarked on a journey of discovery into sports nutrition.
- Vince Rugari
Popovic happy to let USA ‘shoot their mouths off’ as Socceroos plot an upset
Tony Popovic is unlikely to take up Alexi Lalas’ advice to stick criticism of the Socceroos from US soccer pundits on the dressing room wall at the World Cup. But he is enjoying the build-up.
- Vince Rugari
- Analysis
- FIFA World Cup
Socceroos’ World Cup squad is one of their youngest ever. It might be their best since 2010
This is a generation of Socceroos worth getting excited about. But has this World Cup come a touch too early for them, or are they ready to make history now?
- Vince Rugari
‘Keep the expectation high’: Popovic talks up young and ‘fearless’ Socceroos squad
Tony Popovic has unveiled his 26-man Socceroos squad, which includes two uncapped players and 17 World Cup first-timers.
- Vince Rugari