Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementSportSoccerTwo students from Melbourne reveal they skipped school to get a prime spot at Federation Square ahead of the Socceroos' clash against the US.Updated June 19, 2026 — 7:18pm,first published 7:15pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:52Dolphins young gun ruled out injuredVideo icon1:52Canada thumps Qatar for thumping victoryVideo icon0:50Gallen admits Dragons need more from playersVideo icon0:28Adam Scott leads Aussie contigent at US OpenAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & 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
Student skips school to support Socceroos
Two students from Melbourne reveal they skipped school to get a prime spot at Federation Square ahead of the Socceroos' clash against the US.












