Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportFIFA World CupTony Popovic has vowed the Socceroos will do their talking “loud and clear” on the pitch.Updated June 4, 2026 — 10:23am,first published 10:21amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:06Elderly couple fighting for life after home invasionVideo icon0:56Berrettini in tears after shock retirementVideo icon0:53Sabalenka stunned at French OpenVideo icon1:32National weather forecast for Thursday June 4AdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe