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Socceroos prepare for World Cup match against USA in Seattle

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Socceroos prepare for World Cup match against USA in Seattle

Summary

Australia's Socceroos are set to face co-hosts the United States on Friday in Seattle. Both teams are coming off successful openings in Group D, with Australia defeating Turkey and the USA besting Paraguay. Assistant coach Hayden Foxe expressed confidence in the players' ability to manage the anticipation and hype surrounding the match without needing staff intervention regarding social media. As both teams gear up, the spotlight remains on their performances in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Australia meets the USA on Friday in Seattle.
•Both teams won their Group D openers.
•Assistant coach Hayden Foxe supports players managing hype.
•Match expectations are high due to media interest.

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2:02 AMThe Guardian Sport — Australia won’t ‘baby’ players about social media use before USA World Cup clash

What they're saying

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Assistant coach Hayden Foxe backs Socceroos to handle match hype Australia meet co-hosts on Friday after both won Group D openers Australia’s players are mature ⁠enough to handle the ⁠hype ahead of their high-profile World Cup match against co-hosts the United States and do not need staff to tell them to get off ⁠social media, assistant coach Hayden Foxe has said. The Socceroos meet the USA in Seattle on Friday, with both sides pumped up by home media and ⁠football pundits after winning their Group D openers against Turkey and Paraguay respectively. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Reuters

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