Anatomy of the Socceroos’ loss: How Australia were undone by the US
The Socceroos lost 2-0 to the United States in Seattle under coach Tony Popovic on Saturday. A controversial own goal by Cameron Burgess and a deflected strike from Alex Freeman sealed the defeat, prompting criticism of Popovic's tactics and player selection. Australia's defensive lapses were particularly exploited by the US, who demonstrated effective coordination throughout the match.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 03:23 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 03:30 UTC
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