Socceroos squad announcement delayed as players ‘overwhelmingly’ oppose Jordan trip
The Socceroos squad for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup has been delayed, with players opposing a Jordan trip. FA president Heather Garriock confirmed a potential rescheduling of the games to another venue or date. The PFA's executive director, Beau Busch, stated players in Qatar were "uncomfortable playing" with Jordan due to security concerns.
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Published 06 Nov 2026, 00:22 UTC · Updated 06 Nov 2026, 00:30 UTC
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