Mo Touré misses training ahead of Socceroos World Cup opener
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Socceroos striker Mo Touré missed training on June 11, just three days before the team's World Cup match against Turkey. Touré was present for a team photo at the training base in Oakland but did not participate in practice due to concerns over past muscle injuries. The Socceroos have limited attacking options, emphasizing the importance of Touré's involvement. His participation in Thursday's training session will be monitored closely as the World Cup approaches.
- •Touré missed training three days before the Turkey match.
- •The striker has a history of muscle injuries.
- •His participation in Thursday's practice is uncertain.
- •Australia's squad is thin on forward options.
- 4:46 AMThe Guardian Sport — Striker Mo Touré sends injury scare through Socceroos camp on eve of World Cup
"Australia forward misses training three days from Turkey match Tony Popovic’s squad is thin on specialist attacking options Socceroos striker Mo Touré sent a scare through camp days before the team’s World Cup opener after he missed training on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), highlighting the vulnerability of a squad thin on forward options. Touré was at the team’s training base in Oakland for the team photo, but he did not take part in training. Media were told the striker – who has a history of muscle injuries – is expected to train on Thursday (Friday AEST). Continue reading...
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