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Socceroos unhappy with referee Zwayer's 'stinker'

The Socceroos have taken swipes at the quality of refereeing in their 2-0 loss to the United States, with Nestory Irankunda saying the referee had a "stinker".

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SOC:Socceroos boss defends selections after US loss

Coach Tony Popovic didn't start Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States, but believes personnel wasn't the issue.

AAP

‘Disasterclass’ as timid Socceroos fail to show enough ambition against United States

Australia’s match against the United States was always going to be the toughest of the Socceroos’ three fixtures in their World Cup group, and that proved to be the case. The US has backed up its emphatic opening win against Paraguay with a 2–0 victory that assures the host nation’s…

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USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings

Goalscorer Alex Freeman was the pick of the bunch for the co-hosts while Connor Metcalfe’s performance off the bench gave the Socceroos some cheer

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos crash back to earth after being humbled by superior USA

The swagger Australia offered in their opener against Turkey was gone and for much for the game in Seattle they looked second best and shellshocked

The Guardian - AU

USMNT vs. Australia: Confirmed Lineups for World Cup Group D Match

Both teams secured impressive victories in the first round of group matches.

Sports Illustrated

SOC:Socceroos swing two big changes for US clash

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe, scorers in the Socceroos' opening World Cup win, have been dropped to the subs' bench for the clash with the USA.

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Socceroos boss insists big calls didn't lead to US loss

Coach Tony Popovic didn't start Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States, but is adamant personnel wasn't the issue.

AAP

How to watch USA vs Australia: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as co-hosts continue FIFA World Cup 2026 journey, team news

Christian Pulisic misses USA's clash with Australia due to injury, as the co-hosts continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Here's how to watch the Group D fixture for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar

USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Mauricio Pochettino’s team clinched their place in the knockout round as they beat the Socceroos in Seattle

The Guardian - US

United States vs Australia prediction as clash of styles sets stage for intriguing encounter

Mauricio Pochettino's side will be looking to remain in winning ways on home soil, but Australia have shown how strong they can be

FourFourTwo

$Why Socceroos’ World Cup breakthrough has come at the right time for fractious Australia$

Why Socceroos’ World Cup breakthrough has come at the right time for fractious Australia

A Socceroos squad from diverse backgrounds has broken through just as Australia’s far-right, anti-immigration party surges in the polls – the timing might be perfect

The Independent UK

Awer Mabil moved to Australia aged 10 as a refugee. He is now set to face USMNT at the World Cup

The winger was born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents who had escaped civil war. He moved to Australia aged 10

The Independent UK

A joy to watch? Pauline Hanson gets a warm welcome in some parts of the media

As One Nation leader is hailed as ‘a politician ready to rule’, Greg Jericho is booted from the press gallery. Plus: a ‘WTF moment’ across the Tasman

The Guardian - AU

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Evening Standard

USA vs Australia lineups: Pulisic OUT - Starting XIs and confirmed team news for World Cup today

Christian Pulisic was in a race to prove his fitness after limping off in the first group game

Newcastle Herald

Took a taxi instead: why a police blitz on Newcastle buses is overdue

Letters: 'She said she actually feared for her safety.'

Evening Standard

USA vs Australia: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Winners will qualify for round of 32 with a game to spare and take control of Group D

The Guardian - AU

Australia superpower v USA pentagon: how each team can win their World Cup clash

The Socceroos and United States both made a fast start to their campaign – here is what the Group D rivals must do to maintain momentum in Seattle

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AAP

'Lethal as possible': Toure's plan to go to the top

Socceroos goalscoring ace Mohamed Toure wants to get to the top and he's ready to seize his opportunity at the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

‘We’re American’—USMNT Star’s Explicit Message Sets Up Feisty Australia Clash

The USMNT look to win its second game of the World Cup against Australia on Friday in Seattle.

AAP

Bigger moments coming for Socceroos' comet: Mabil

Awer Mabil plays a big brother role for goalscoring hero Nestory Irankunda and believes the Socceroos phenomenon has bigger moments ahead at the World Cup.

The Guardian - AU

USMNT World Cup opponent watch: unpredictability is Australia’s greatest asset

The Americans have the advantages on paper, but the Socceroos’ strengths are in their defensive organization and the power of the unknown

The Guardian - AU

Team video went viral because Australians can relate to Socceroos’ diversity, says Awer Mabil

A video promoting the team’s multiculturalism went viral because the Australian public could relate to its unedited and raw message, says the striker

Sports Illustrated

The Three Most Important USMNT Players for the World Cup Clash With Australia

The U.S. and Australia go head-to-head in Seattle on Friday afternoon.

AAP

Socceroos learn from AFL to boost their breaks

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic appears ahead of the curve with how he has handled the drinks breaks introduced at this year's World Cup finals.

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