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Popovic picks uncapped trio for Socceroos' World Cup warm-ups
Tony Popovic is punting on three uncapped bolters stealing the spotlight during the Socceroos' upcoming World Cup auditions, while also retaining faith in some old-stagers.
'I wouldn't walk out': Popovic on Segecic's defection to Croatia
Straight-shooting Socceroos coach Tony Popovic feels Adrian Segecic is "probably better off" in Croatia after opting to switch allegiances from Australia less than three months out from the World Cup.
Socceroos Depth Chart: Picking Australia's squad as the World Cup looms
With the March international coming up fast and the World Cup on the horizon, Joey Lynch looks at the players likely to be selected by Tony Popovic.
Matildas 'winning ugly' at Women's Asian Cup
ESPN's The Far Post discuss the Matildas' 2-1 win and how the win wasn't pretty but sometimes that's how you have to get results in tournament football.
Alanna Kennedy thriving in midfield role for Matildas
With four goals to her name already, ESPN's The Far Post laud Alanna Kennedy's move into the midfield and how her goalscoring is helping the Matildas.
Socceroos compiling dossier on Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT
Socceroos boss Tony Popovic is trying to learn everything there is to know about the USMNT and the rest of their group-stage opponents ahead of this year's World Cup.
Jackson Irvine was in danger of missing World Cup - Tony Popovic
As recently as last month, Tony Popovic thought Socceroos captain Jackson Irvine wouldn't be available to play the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
'Chronically underrated' Matilda shines in opener
Clare Wheeler was one of the Matildas' standouts against the Philippines with ESPN's The Far Post heaping praise on the versatile midfielder.
Mary Fowler was back like she never left
Despite her limited preparation, ESPN The Far Post was impressed by Mary Fowler's cameo in the Matildas' 1-0 win over the Philippines at the Women's Asian Cup.
Mary Fowler headlines the Matildas Asian Cup squad
Marissa Lordanic runs the rule over all the big inclusions, and omissions, from the Matildas Asian Cup squad.
FIFA World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Winner Playoff Pa.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Paul Izzo | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Patrick Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Paul Izzo | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Patrick Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 |