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Tony Popovic leads Socceroos into World Cup clash with USA after Turkey win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 7:43 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Tony Popovic leads Socceroos into World Cup clash with USA after Turkey win

Summary

Tony Popovic, now the head coach of the Socceroos, is preparing for a match against the United States after guiding Australia to a 2-0 victory over Turkey in their World Cup opener on June 15 in Vancouver. This marks Popovic's return to the World Cup two decades after his playing stint. He made significant roster changes, starting goalkeeper Patrick Beach and benching veteran Jackson Irvine, which contributed to the win. The Socceroos will next face the United States in Seattle, both teams having won their opening games, with the US defeating Paraguay 4-1 in theirs.

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•Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 in their World Cup opener on June 15.
•Tony Popovic is coaching the Socceroos 20 years after playing in the tournament.
•Socceroos will next face the United States on June 18 in Seattle.
•Popovic made bold lineup changes, including starting Patrick Beach in goal.
•Both Australia and the US won their opening matches in Group D.

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7:43 AMYahoo Sports — Twenty years after playing in the World Cup for Australia, Popovic is now guiding the Socceroos

What they're saying

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Maybe when Australia's World Cup journey is over, Tony Popovic can reflect on his legacy with the Socceroos. Popovic is back at the World Cup as Australia's head coach, 20 years after he played for the Socceroos at the sport's premier tournament.
— Yahoo Sportsby ANNE M. PETERSON

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