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Socceroos enter last chance saloon with Mexico friendly to shape World Cup dreams

Coach Tony Popovic will take a final look at players on the selection fringe with Australia’s 26-man squad to be named after the warm-up game

The Guardian - AU

SOC:Volpato switches Italy for Socceroos as Cup cull looms

Italy-based attacker Cristian Volpato is set to join up with the Socceroos in the US as coach Tony Popovic prepares to cut his World Cup squad in coming days.

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Cristian Volpato to switch allegiance from Italy to Australia in time for World Cup

The 22-year-old attacker to join up with Socceroos training squad in Los Angeles four years after turning down offer to represent country of his birth

The Guardian - AU

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SOC:'Every little thing counts': Socceroos squad cull looms

Archie Thompson knows just what it's like to be on the cusp of a Socceroos' World Cup squad, as Tony Popovic prepares to cut his squad.

AAP

Volpato switches Italy for Socceroos as Cup cull looms

Italy-based attacker Cristian Volpato is set to join up with the Socceroos in the US as coach Tony Popovic prepares to cut his World Cup squad in coming days.

AAP

Harry Souttar treads a familiar route in bid to represent Australia at World Cup

The imposing Socceroos defender has already proved he can make an impact at a major tournament despite an injury-affected build-up

The Guardian - AU

Injured Riley McGree out of World Cup as Tony Popovic springs late Socceroos surprise

The Socceroos have been rocked by a hamstring injury to key midfielder Riley McGree on the eve of the World Cup

The Guardian - AU

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Socceroos dealt World Cup blow as key attacker Riley McGree injured at Wembley

Riley McGree’s hopes of appearing at the World Cup are hanging in the balance after hobbling off with a hamstring injury during the Championship playoff final

The Guardian - AU

Locks, likelies and long shots: who will make the Socceroos’ World Cup squad?

With a touch over a week to go before Australia coach Tony Popovic names his 26 players, whose ticket is punched and who will be left disappointed?

The Guardian - AU

'Still got a lot to give': Leckie makes Socceroos case

Mathew Leckie is back in Socceroos camp for the first time in almost two years and is adamant he still has plenty to give if selected for a fourth World Cup.

AAP

Uncapped teen joins Socceroos' World Cup train-on squad

An uncapped teenager and a group of mainstays have been added to the Socceroos' train-on squad for the World Cup.

AAP

Football Australia face redundancies as finances bite

More than 20 per cent of net staff at Football Australia are set to be made redundant as soccer's governing body faces another heavy financial loss.

AAP

Victory axe Diles, hunt for new A-League Men coach

Melbourne Victory are on the hunt for a new A-League Men coach after parting ways with Arthur Diles following their elimination final loss to Sydney FC.

AAP

How MLS has become a key proving ground for Socceroos World Cup hopefuls

A sizeable contingent of Australian players in the US adds intrigue to the upcoming Group D clash between the two nations

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Australia 2026 World Cup Preview: Resolute Socceroos Poised to Punch Above Their Weight

The Socceroos aren’t out to woo the masses in North America this summer.

AAP

World Cup door open for forgotten Socceroos goalkeeper

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has kept the door open for forgotten goalkeeper Joe Gauci to make his World Cup case at a training camp in Florida.

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Arnold reacts as Iraq set Asian Cup date with Socceroos

Australia have drawn fellow World Cup-bound side Iraq, who will be led by the former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold, in next year's Asian Cup.

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Irankunda interest a positive for Socceroos boss

As far as coach Tony Popovic is concerned, whispers that big clubs are circling Nestory Irankunda can only be good news ahead of the World Cup.

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The Guardian - AU

Socceroos eager to disprove World Cup underdog tag, says coach Tony Popovic

Socceroos’ coach Tony Popovic said he wants to spoil predictions his team will struggle to progress out of one of the World Cup’s most challenging groups

AAP

US political climate won't worry Socceroos boss

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic isn't worried about how the US political climate will affect his team at the World Cup.

AAP

World Cup heroes get shot at Socceroos squad

World Cup heroes Mathew Leckie and Harry Souttar will get their chance to push for last-ditch selection for this year's squad at a Socceroos training camp.

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Sydney youngster leading charge as ALM stars eye Cup

Sydney FC young gun Paul Okon Jnr is among the A-League Men stars jostling for Socceroos selection and showed his worth against Melbourne Victory and Juan Mata.

The Guardian - AU

A-League’s World Cup hopefuls out to grasp last chance to impress Socceroos coach

Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad

AAP

Souttar makes impressive return ahead of World Cup

Harry Souttar has taken a huge step towards a Socceroos comeback ahead of the World Cup after making his long-awaited return from injury with Leicester City.

AAP

Bulls beat 'Nix as Duke makes final World Cup audition

With Socceroos coach Tony Popovic in the stands, World Cup hopeful Mitch Duke helped Macarthur FC demolish Wellington Phoenix in a dead-rubber match.

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