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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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.
Salah fitness race in focus for Egypt ahead of Australia clash
DALLAS, July 1 : Mohamed Salah remains in a race to be ready for Egypt's last 32 clash with Australia in Dallas on Friday with the forward continuing his recovery from a hamstring strain sustained in the 1-1 draw with Iran.
Australia to host Brazil double-header after World Cup
Australia said Monday its football team will play two games against powerhouse Brazil for their first home fixtures after the World Cup. The Socceroos will face Carlo Ancelotti’s decorated side in Townsville on September 25 and in Brisbane four days later. “Brazil are a world-class football nation, and we look forward to facing them in Australia,” said Socceroos coach Tony Popovic. “While my immediate focus remains firmly on our World Cup campaign, I’m delighted that we are locking in fixtures of this calibre, because we want to consistently test ourselves against top-tier opposition moving forward.” The two teams have met 11 times since their first encounter in 1988, with Australia winning just once while banking two draws. Securing the games is part of the Queensland state government’s push to become Australia’s events capital in the lead up to the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane. Australia and Brazil are safely through to the last 32 at the World Cup. Brazil face Japan in Houston on June 29 while the Socceroos meet Egypt in Dallas on July 3.
Australia's young gun Herrington hopes for Salah test at World Cup
SANTA CLARA, California: After making a World Cup debut at 18, defending Australia's goal from Mohamed Salah is the next box Lucas Herrington would like to tick in a fast-moving career.