Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportSoccerMike Grella doesn't believe the Socceroos can compete with the US team at the FIFA World Cup.Updated June 14, 2026 — 6:56am,first published 6:53amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:38Popovic ready for World Cup as rivals make a statementVideo icon1:13Australian girl killed by police in PakistanVideo icon9:38NRL Highlights: Eels v Raiders - Round 14Video icon8:37NRL Highlights: Warriors v Sharks - Round 14AdvertisementThe 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