Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportSoccerTony Popovic is ready to lead his Socceroos team through their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, just hours after their group stage rivals, the USA, made a huge statement.Updated June 14, 2026 — 6:26am,first published 6:23amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:46US sports host dismisses Socceroos competelyVideo 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