Australia’s goalkeeping pecking order under Tony Popovic remains unclear. Candidates know regular game time is the best way to impress – and for Ryan,that’s a problem.
Australia’s rollicking 2-2 draw with Bahrain was another surprise result in one of the most bonkers World Cup qualifying groups ever seen.
It was another head-scratching performance from Tony Popovic’s team as the Socceroos try to claw their way into the 2026 World Cup.
Kusini Yengi scored after just 38 seconds - and then deep into added time to salvage a 2-2 draw for Australia in Riffa on Wednesday morning (AEDT).
The ex-Socceroo goes “all in” on the things he cares about,but it comes at a cost.
The national team has struggled to replace Tim Cahill since his retirement in 2018. Unfortunately,Mitchell Duke has become a lightning rod for supporters’ frustration.
Australia’s next opponents are arguably world leaders in time-wasting and gamesmanship – and defender Harry Souttar says the Socceroos can’t get sucked in like they did last time they met.
Jason Geria watched Australia’s disaster-class against Bahrain on television two months ago,thinking he’d never get a chance to play for them in the rematch.
Thursday night’s 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia wasn’t great for the Socceroos. It also wasn’t a total disaster. But it was very nearly both of those things.
Tony Popovic’s side will rue their missed chances against Saudi Arabia in their crucial World Cup qualifier at Melbourne’s AAMI Park.
Herve Renard,who coached France at last year’s Women’s World Cup,has returned to haunt Australia ahead of Thursday night’s crucial showdown with Saudi Arabia.