Meski Mejan Tahun Ini, Australia Yakin Kunci Tiket ke Piala Dunia 2026
Timnas Australia masih kurang oke di Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 babak ketiga. Kendati demikian, Socceroos yakin akan lolos ke pesta bola sejagad.
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Brasil Imbang Kontra Australia, Ancelotti Salahkan Rumput
Brasil bermain imbang 1-1 kontra Australia di laga FIFA Matchday uji coba. Pelatih Carlo Ancelotti salahkan rumput lapangan.
Rayan's late equaliser rescues Brazil in 1-1 draw with Australia
Sept 25 : Rayan struck deep into added time to spare Brazil's blushes as they drew 1-1 in the first of two friendlies with Australia on Friday, denying the hosts a first win over the five-time world champions in 25 years.
Former Australia captain Ryan absent from Socceroos squad for Brazil friendlies
SYDNEY, Sept 18 : Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has omitted 105-cap former captain Mathew Ryan from his squad for friendlies against Brazil in Townsville and Brisbane later this month, Australia's last home matches before the Asian Cup early next year.
Australia's Beach backs coach after goalkeeper switch falls flat in World Cup shootout
MELBOURNE, July 6 : Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach said he has no issues with the decision to replace him for the ill-fated penalty shootout against Egypt at the World Cup amid criticism of coach Tony Popovic's tactics.
Australia goalkeepers were in dark about World Cup shootout switch
Arlington, United States: Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt Friday as coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the baffling decision. Beach, 22, headed to the tournament as number two to seasoned Socceroos shot-stopper and captain Mathew Ryan. But in a shock he started every game and proved rock solid, only to be substituted deep into extra-time in the last 32 clash against Egypt in Dallas as penalties loomed. Popovic brought on Ryan but he failed to pull off a save and Egypt won 4-2 on spot kicks to set up a last-16 meeting with Argentina after the game finished at 1-1. “You have to talk to the coaches about that,” Beach told Australian media of the goalkeeping switch. “I found out at the same time you guys did. “Obviously there was a plan that was put in place, and it wasn’t for us to know about. “The coaches made a decision, and as far as it goes, Matty and I are here to do the job of whatever works best for the team and brings the best outcome for our team.” Ryan was similarly in the dark, saying: “No, no, I wasn’t told before the match.” Former Australian goalkeeper Mark Bosnich said he was “astounded” by the move, while another goalkeeping icon Mark Schwarzer added: “I personally believe that the goalkeeper who’s playing should stay in there.” Ex-Socceroo Robbie Slater called it a failure by the coaching staff. “Beach was in terrific form and now we will never know if that form translates to a saved goal in the penalty shootout,” he said in a column for The Australian newspaper. “Again, this is on the coaching staff and as far as I am concerned this is another fail.” Slater was similarly outraged by defender Lucas Herrington
Popovic targets elite status to gain respect for Australia
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 : Australia coach Tony Popovic wants them to establish themselves among world football's elite in an effort to gain greater respect from officials after seeing his side exit the World Cup in a penalty shootout against Egypt on Friday.
Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
ARLINGTON, Texas: Mohamed Salah scored the coolest of penalties as Egypt made history by beating Australia 4-2 on spot-kicks to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday (Jul 3).
Impatient Popovic confident Australia can make history against Egypt
DALLAS, July 2 : Tony Popovic wants his Australia team to deliver the nation's first-ever win in the knockout rounds of a World Cup against Egypt in Dallas on Friday rather than putting faith in his young squad to deliver success in the future.