Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportFIFA World CupMike Grella called Australia a "layup" and said there's "no shot Australia can compete with the US". CBS Sports soccer analyst and host of the Call It What You Want podcast Charlie Davies has responded.Updated June 18, 2026 — 12:25pm,first published 12:17pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:22Albanese winds back tax hikes for small businesses and trustsVideo icon2:06Parents of children killed in Cabramatta crash speakVideo icon1:45Peace plan between US and Iran signedVideo icon4:59Kewell claps back at USAAdvertisementThe 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