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New-look Socceroos confident fresh style can beat Japan

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is determined to build on a new playing style against Japan and believes it can deliver a breakthrough win.

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‘Pushes us to the limit’: Tony Popovic gets down to business as Socceroos strive to join the elite

New Australia coach is wasting no time in lifting training standards and implementing his ideas before a critical World Cup qualifier in Japan

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Old coaching ties run deep for Socceroos, Japan bosses

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will face his former Sanfrecce Hiroshima teammate Tony Popovic on the touchline in a huge World Cup qualifier against Australia.

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Japan a happy breeding ground for Socceroos

A plethora of Socceroos players and coaches have plied their trade in Japan and reaped the benefits - including coach Tony Popovic.

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Luke Brattan relishing long-awaited Socceroos recall

Luke Brattan's decorated club career hasn't been recognised with a Socceroos cap yet but he is still dreaming after receiving a recall under Tony Popovic.

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Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is finally back playing club football again and Australia should benefit from his match sharpness ahead of facing Japan.

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Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Tony Popovic turned to a back three against China with success, and his defenders will be happy to implement that again when they face Japan.

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Lewis Miller riding his Socceroos redemption story

After Lewis Miller's Asian Cup redemption moment in the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against China, he has his sights set on staying in Tony Popovic's plans.

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'Point to prove': Socceroos set for mission impossible

Mitch Duke says the Socceroos are ignoring their record in Japan while Lewis Miller says his team have a point to prove after their struggles earlier this year.

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Captain Ryan faces uncertain future with Socceroos

Captain Maty Ryan is facing an uncertain Socceroos future after the goalkeeper was overlooked by Tony Popovic for his first game as coach.

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Popovic sets sights on creating Socceroos history

Tony Popovic has set his sights on being the first Socceroos coach to beat Japan on the Samurai Blues' home turf as Australia's World Cup qualifiers continue.

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Socceroos’ World Cup campaign back on track after vital win over China

Socceroos get Tony Popovic-era off to winning start with 3-1 victory as Lewis Miller, Craig Goodwin and Nishan Velupillay goals seal points

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Australia 3-1 China: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened

The Socceroos recovered after going a goal down in the first half to secure a crucial 3-1 win over China at Adelaide Oval

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Popovic's Socceroos sink China to revive World Cup hope

The Socceroos have downed China 3-1 in Tony Popovic's first game as coach to revive Australia's hopes of qualifying for the next World Cup.

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Popovic expects instant happiness as Socceroos coach

Tony Popovic expects to be instantly happy when he makes his debut as Socceroos coach in a World Cup qualifier against China in Adelaide.

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New Socceroos coach Popovic demands intensity lift

Socceroos stalwart Jackson Irvine says new coach Tony Popovic has made an instant impact by demanding greater intensity ahead of a crunch World Cup qualifier.

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Socceroos plotting to break through great wall of China

Socceroos midfielder Riley McGree says new coach Tony Popovic will have plans to break through a defence-minded China in their vital World Cup qualifier.

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Low expectations in China put pressure on Socceroos in World Cup qualifying

Anything would be a bonus for Australia’s opponents in Adelaide, who are still looking for a first point in this stage of qualification

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Socceroos coach change can unnerve players: Goodwin

Winger Craig Goodwin says a change in Socceroos coach can unnerve players ahead of new manager Tony Popovic's first game in charge.

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Luongo, Metcalfe ruled out of World Cup qualifiers

The Socceroos have been dealt a double blow ahead of World Cup qualifiers against China and Japan, with Massimo Luongo and Connor Metcalfe cut down by injury.

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Luongo back in Popovic's first squad as Socceroos boss

Tony Popovic's first squad as Socceroos coach for two World Cup qualifiers features midfielder Massimo Luongo, who has come out of international retirement.

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Popovic turns to Foxe, Okon as Socceroos assistants

New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has overhauled his coaching staff, bringing in Hayden Foxe and Paul Okon as his assistants.

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Socceroos defender Circati ruptures ACL

The Socceroos have received a devastating blow early in Tony Popovic's tenure, with talented young defender Alessandro Circati rupturing his left ACL.

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Socceroos spots 'fair game' as Popovic era begins

Tony Popovic faces a rapid induction as Socceroos boss after replacing Graham Arnold, while his appointment has opened the door for fresh faces.

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Popovic won't beg retired duo to make Socceroos U-turn

Tony Popovic won't court the services of Massimo Luongo and Mitch Langerak, saying the retired Socceroos duo can only be considered if they come to him.

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