Socceroos lose to USA in disappointing World Cup outing
The Socceroos lost 2-0 to the USA at Seattle Stadium on Saturday morning, marking a disappointing turn in their World Cup campaign. Despite a stronger second half, the Australian team struggled defensively, with commentator Harry Kewell criticizing their lack of fluidity. Manager Tony Popovic faces scrutiny after benching key players Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 21:06 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 21:10 UTC
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