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In ESPN Australia & ESPN FC; Football Australia has branded the Socceroos' run to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup as an "enormous success," backing Tony Popovic to lead Australia's men into next January's AFC Asian Cup. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Football Australia backs Tony Popovic after World Cup exit

Football Australia has branded the Socceroos' run to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup as an "enormous success," backing Tony Popovic to lead Australia's men into next January's AFC Asian Cup.

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In ESPN Australia; “The Australian public is on board. If you win, the public is on board. And then when you win, there will always be the discussion, how can we do it better? And that's a good discussion. That's the right discussion. But we need to win” 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto....

Football Australia has to ask the tough questions after World Cup exit

After the pain of the penalty shootout loss to Egypt subsides, Football Australia needs to think long and hard about who will be entrusted with a generation of talent that is amongst the most exciting the country has ever produced.

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In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; DETAILS: Juan Mata is set to buy into Australian football after reaching an agreement to purchase a stake in his A-League club Melbourne Victory, but has yet to make a call on whether he'll continue his playing career. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

Juan Mata buys stake in A-League's Melbourne Victory

Juan Mata is set to buy into Australian football after reaching an agreement to purchase a stake in his A-League club Melbourne Victory, but has yet to make a call on whether he'll continue his playing career.

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In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; This was the type of game that will have been much more boring for the neutrals than it was those invested, and will probably prove quite monotonous for that cohort if they give it a re-watch, now armed with the final score. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Job done! Socceroos ease into 2026 FIFA World Cup knockouts

It might not have been one for the purists, but the Socceroos' draw with Paraguay is a significant result that should not be underrated.

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In ESPN Australia & ESPN FC Mauricio Pochettino says the US needs to match Australia's mentality in their World Cup meeting in Seattle, saying that the Americans needed 'to believe in the same way that they believe," if they want to compete. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Pochettino: U.S. must 'believe in the same way' as Australia in Group D showdown

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino says his side will need to match Australia's mentality in their mammoth World Cup meeting in Seattle.

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In ESPN Australia; Awer Mabil believes that a viral video documenting the diversity of the Socceroos found an audience who saw their own experiences reflected in it. And he's sent a message to displaced people the world over that they are not alone. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

In ESPN Australia; Picture, for a moment, Harry Souttar, all two meters of him. Then envision him moving at a speed where he'd almost cop a fine if he were going through a school zone And fired what? He’s doing all this after doing his Achilles. Twice! 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Harry Souttar is defying all odds -- again -- to star at a World Cup

In Australia's win over Türkiye, Harry Souttar clocked one of the fastest sprints seen at the World Cup so far. It was an amazing feat given that the Socceroos centre back has barely played in four years.

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Australia finally made a good Beach selection against Turkey. 🥁

A long read feature in ESPN Australia. A story about Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda. A story about the changing face of the Socceroos. But as I began to realise when I sat down to write this piece, a story about mates, together, on the world stage. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Mohamed Touré, Nestory Irankunda and the thing that unites the Socceroos

Mohamed Touré and Nestory Irankunda form a key cog in the Socceroos' 2026 World Cup squad, bound by a mateship that has propelled each other to the brink of stardom.

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In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; The past year has been a tough one for Jackson Irvine on and off field, what he calls “the most challenging” of his career. But as he also told me, “it's a roller coaster, not a straight ride.” And now he’s at a third World Cup. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Jackson Irvine has ridden a roller coaster season to the FIFA World Cup

The past year has been a tough one for Jackson Irvine. From injuries, to off-field incidents and a failed relegation battle, Irvine experienced it all. But the midfielder is all set for his third FIFA World Cup, cherishing the experience more than ever.

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In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; Tete Yengi’s journey to the Socceroos has not been a straightforward one. But he believes these adventures have played a key role in his pursuit of becoming the “ultimate player” and, more importantly, a World Cup Socceroo 🔗: www.espn.com/soccer/story... .

Tete Yengi credits journeyman career for World Cup call-up

Socceroos bolter Tete Yengi says his journey to the national team has not been straightforward, but he believes these adventures have played a key role in his pursuit of becoming the "ultimate player" and, more importantly, a World Cup representative.

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Told ya. www.espn.com.au/soccer/story...

Cristian Volpato set to swap Italy for Socceroos

Cristian Volpato is set to complete a sensational switch in eligibility from Italy to Australia on the eve of the FIFA World Cup.

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Forget Woj bombs. @joeylynchy.bsky.social has the World Cup tea.

Forget Woj bombs. @joeylynchy.bsky.social has the World Cup tea.

From on the ground in Sarasota for @espnaustralia.bsky.social; Inside the Socceroos pre-World Cup camp: From dodging lightning storms, yoga, mindfulness, individualised programs, harnessing the climate, and more. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

Inside Popovic's meticulously planned Socceroos World Cup training camp

Known for his attention to detail, Tony Popovic is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares the Socceroos for the World Cup.

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From Sarasota for @espnaustralia.bsky.social; With just days and one last hit-out against Mexico looming before he names his squad for the World Cup, Tony Popovic has told ESPN he's "very close" to finishing the puzzle that is his 26-player roster. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Socceroos 'very close' to finalising World Cup squad - Popovic

With just days and one last hit-out against Mexico looming before he names his squad for the FIFA World Cup, Socceroos boss Tony Popovic has told ESPN he's "very close" to finishing the puzzle that is his 26-player roster.

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€70 million for Anthony Gordon *feels* bananas, but I'll wait for @kimischilling.bsky.social's take before really trashing it. www.espn.com.au/soccer/story...

Barcelona agree €70M transfer for Newcastle's Anthony Gordon - sources

Spanish champions Barcelona have agreed a €70 million ($81.4m) fee with Newcastle United to sign England forward Anthony Gordon, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

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In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; My last A-Liga yarn before heading to the United States. *Bill Simmons voice* Football in New Zealand is having a moment. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

Auckland FC leading what seems to be a golden era for New Zealand football

Football in New Zealand is having a moment. And now Auckland FC, the A-League's newest side. has the chance to seal it in silverware in front of a sold-out Mount Smart Stadium.

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In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; Football Australia will undergo a significant "reset and a restructure" after new chief executive Martin Kugeler flagged that the organisation is set to experience another record financial loss. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

Football Australia set to cut another 20% of staff after significant financial losses

Football Australia will undergo a significant "reset and a restructure" after new chief executive Martin Kugeler flagged that the organisation is set to experience another record financial loss.

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In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; In which I open a wrap of the second leg of the A-Liga Men’s semifinals with a Megamind quote. www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Steel and savvy help Auckland, Sydney book A-League Grand Final date

Sorry dreamers, the youth of Newcastle and Adelaide won't be contesting the Grand Final next weekend -- both taught an A-League lesson by Auckland and Sydney, respectively.

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In @espnaustralia.bsky.social & ESPN FC As the Sokkahroos descend on Sarasota for camp, a rundown of what you need to know about their World Cup preparations in Florida. Who is on the ground? What are they doing? When are they heading to Oakland? And more. www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Socceroos' World Cup training camp in Florida: All you need to know

Players from around the globe are arriving at Tony Popovic's pre-World Cup camp. Joey Lynch has all the inside information as the Socceroos' preparations ramp up.

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In @espnaustralia.bsky.social Harry Souttar, Mathew Leckie, and Mitchell Duke will be amongst the first group of Socceroos to land in the United States for a pre-World Cup training camp, as Tony Popovic assesses his playing stocks before naming his final squad. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

Souttar, Leckie, Duke first to Socceroos' pre-World Cup camp

Harry Souttar, Mathew Leckie, and Mitchell Duke will be amongst the first group of Socceroos to land in the United States for a pre-World Cup training camp.

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