Australia turns its attention to FIFA World Cup after practice games
By Tom Wildie

The Socceroos have finished their warm-up games, and now turn their attention to Türkiye in their first World Cup match. So, what have we learned from their friendly games against Mexico and Switzerland?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-07/time-for-australia-s-fifa-world-cup-campaign-to-begin/106769422

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Australia turns its attention to FIFA World Cup after practice games

The Socceroos have finished their warm-up games, and now turn their attention to Türkiye in their first World Cup match. So, what have we learned from their friendly games against Mexico and Switzerland?

Live: Yengi equaliser allows Socceroos to claim draw against Switzerland
By Chris De Silva and Tom Wildie

The Socceroos respond after a poor first half to claim a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their final match before the FIFA World Cup. Follow live.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-07/fifa-world-cup-warm-up-switzerland-socceroos-live-blog/106768346

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Live: Volpato set for Socceroos debut in World Cup warm-up against Switzerland

Australia's Socceroos take on Switzerland in San Diego in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup gets underway. Follow live.

Midfielder Connor Metcalfe ‘sick of’ Socceroos commentary ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Socceroos midfielder Connor Metcalfe says he is tired of the United States’ media labelling Australia as easy beats…
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Volpato admits he was 'a bit too scared' to make switch from Italy

New Socceroo Cristian Volpato opens up on his decision to switch allegiance from Italy to Australia ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-06/football-cristian-volpato-socceroos-switch-from-italy-world-cup/106768258

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Volpato admits he was 'a bit too scared' to make switch from Italy

New Socceroo Cristian Volpato opens up on his decision to switch allegiance from Italy to Australia ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Socceroos star labels US punditry 'rubbish' ahead of FIFA World Cup
By Tom Wildie

Connor Metcalfe takes aim at comments coming from US experts ahead of the Socceroos' upcoming FIFA World Cup campaign.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-06/connor-metcalfe-sick-of-commentary-socceroos-fifa-world-cup/106767472

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Socceroos star labels US punditry 'rubbish' ahead of FIFA World Cup

Connor Metcalfe takes aim at comments coming from US experts ahead of the Socceroos' upcoming FIFA World Cup campaign.

Socceroo Aiden O'Neill shakes off injury scare to be fit for World Cup debut

Aiden O'Neill put a scare through the Socceroos camp when he went down with an ankle injury in early May, but says he is fit and ready for his World Cup debut.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-05/aiden-oneill-over-injury-scare-ahead-of-world-cup/106762498

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Socceroo Aiden O'Neill shakes off injury scare to be fit for World Cup debut

Aiden O'Neill put a scare through the Socceroos camp when he went down with an ankle injury in early May, but says he is fit and ready for his World Cup debut.

Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride

Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest World Cup starter yet, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/lucas-herrington-eases-into-socceroos-camp/106759214

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Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride

Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest World Cup starter yet, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.

'Popovic went on to play 58 times for the Socceroos, including being part of the golden generation side that qualified for the 2006 World Cup. He earned an esteem not just for his fierce nature on the field – named “the Enforcer” by teammates – but also for an obsession with details and doing everything he could off the field to extract every ounce of potential from his body.' https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/04/australia-world-cup-team-socceroos-success-coach-tony-popovic #socceroos #worldcup
‘Part machine’: World Cup success lies in the details for Socceroos coach Tony Popovic

As a player Popovic was relentless in being his best. But behind his ruthless reputation is a focused leader deeply committed to his players

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Socceroos’ World Cup squad revealed as Tony Popovic rolls dice with two uncapped strikers https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/01/australia-socceroos-world-cup-football-team-squad-revealed #worldcup #socceroos
Socceroos’ World Cup squad revealed as Tony Popovic rolls dice with two uncapped strikers

The Socceroos have named two uncapped attackers in their World Cup squad for this month’s World Cup, as coach Tony Popovic rolls the dice in a bid to find an attacking spark

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Socceroos squad bursting with youthful enthusiasm promises a compelling World Cup
Jack Snape
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/02/socceroos-world-cup-squad-analysis
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Socceroos squad bursting with youthful enthusiasm promises a compelling World Cup

Tony Popovic’s daring selection has been met with excitement but this young cohort will be tested against more polished opponents in a tough Group D

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