Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementSportSoccerSocceroos fans boo the US anthem at Federation Square in Melbourne ahead of the FIFA World Cup clash.Updated June 20, 2026 — 6:32am,first published 6:20amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:25Young gun Slater has unlocked for the bestVideo icon10:34NRL Highlights: Knights v Dragons - Round 16Video icon1:54'We just want to win': Gutho reacts to Dragons lossVideo icon0:41Ugly act sees Knights gun put on reportAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur 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
US anthem booed at Federation Square
Socceroos fans boo the US anthem at Federation Square in Melbourne ahead of the FIFA World Cup clash.
Australian fans booed the US anthem at Federation Square in Melbourne before a FIFA World Cup match on June 20. The incident signals growing geopolitical tensions in international sports, affecting event operations and broadcast considerations.















