Anatomy of the Socceroos’ loss: How Australia were undone by the US
Australia's Socceroos lost to the United States 2-0 in Seattle on Saturday. Coach Tony Popovic criticized the heat and a contentious offside call, while former players questioned his lineup decisions. The defeat exposed weaknesses in Australia's defense, particularly in handling the US's tactical approach on the flanks.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 03:23 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 03:30 UTC
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