Socceroos lose 2-0 to USA, coach criticized for lineup decisions
The Socceroos lost 2-0 to the USA on Saturday in Seattle, suffering from a poor start. Coach Tony Popovic faced criticism for leaving key players Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe on the bench, impacting the team's performance. The Socceroos improved after halftime but failed to score, raising questions about their lineup choices.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 21:29 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 21:30 UTC
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