Tony Popovic’s team takes game to El Tri but pressure is on coach to get squad selection right

Mexico completely dominated Australia in the opening half of the FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up match.

Australia's World Cup hopefuls get one final chance to impress before the Socceroos' squad for the 2026 World Cup is finalised against Mexico at the Rose Bowl. Follow live.

Tony Popovic’s side are all set for their penultimate pre-tournament friendly in Pasadena, California, before the coach trims his squad from 30 to 26.

A period of second-half dominance was not enough for Tony Popovic’s side after a tepid first half – featuring a controversial call – left Australia chasing the game at the Rose…

Tony Popovic’s team takes game to El Tri but pressure is on coach to get squad selection right

MELBOURNE, June 1 : Australia coach Tony Popovic said his young World Cup squad is better than the Socceroos' 2022 line-up and should have high expectations heading into the…

MELBOURNE, June 1 : Short on star power but always up for a fight, Australia head to the World Cup eyeing another trip to the knockout rounds but dogged by the usual questions…