Popovic backs similar starting line-up against Saudis
The Socceroos have been left to rue failing to seize control of their World Cup qualification campaign after they were held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, with a vocal away contingent at their backs,
Popovic believes Socceroos can qualify for World Cup despite chaotic draw with Saudi Arabia
The top two teams in Group C secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while third and fourth place go into the next round of qualifying. It only magnifies the importance of Thursday night’s crunch clash with the Saudis at AAMI Park, then the away match against Bahrain four days later in Riffa.
Socceroos squad for World Cup qualifiers: Irankunda dropped for Australia side vs. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain
Wonderkid Nestroy Irankunda has been dropped by Tony Popovic ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.The 18-year-old, who is currently playing for German giants Bayern Munich,
Soccer-Australia bracing for 'new coach bounce' against Saudi Arabia
Australia will hope the much-travelled Herve Renard will not wield his old magic on his return to the Saudi Arabia dugout when the teams clash in a crunch World Cup qualifier at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Thursday.
Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier
Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a huge step towards North America in 2026 in the third round of Asian qualif
Socceroos vs. Saudi Arabia live: Score, result, updates, lineups from Australia World Cup qualifier
The Socceroos have survived a late and dramatic scare in a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifying.After spurning a number of good chances in the second half, Saudi Arabia thought they found a winner deep into stoppage time through Sultan Al-Ghanam,
Australia Boss Warns Of 'Desperate' Saudis In World Cup Qualifier
Australia coach Tony Popovic said Wednesday he is expecting an energetic Saudi Arabia "desperate" for a result under new boss Herve Renard in their World Cup qualifying clash in Melbourne.
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Socceroos still confident Popovic style can deliver
Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the ...
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Australia head coach Tony Popovic - “We need a much better performance”
Get a sneak peek at Sting on “The Voice” as a mega-mentor for the knockout rounds. Watch as he and Snoop Dogg get emotional ...
Tony Popovic says Socceroos must match rival ‘energy’ in World Cup qualifier
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says his priorities have shifted in his second camp at the helm, but “the expectation is to win” ...
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Popovic cautious of 'desperate' Saudis in crunch match
History is not on the Socceroos' side ahead of their crunch FIFA World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia on Thursday night.
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Socceroos Depth Chart: Who will make Popovic's first squad?
It's not exactly an enviable position, but that's the one confronting Tony Popovic in the coming month with games against China in Adelaide on Oct. 10 and Japan in Saitama on Oct. 15. The first ...