Mounted police intervene as Socceroos fans react to World Cup loss
Mounted police intervened as Socceroos fans created chaos at Melbourne's Fed Square on Saturday morning during a live viewing of the World Cup match against the USA. The Australians lost 2-0, leading to a quick exodus of disappointed fans. Coach Tony Popovic faced criticism for his lineup decisions, which had backfired in the crucial group match.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 23:37 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 23:40 UTC
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