Socceroos lose 2-0 to USA after struggling first half performance
The Socceroos lost 2-0 to the USA in Seattle on Saturday, struggling with a poor first half performance. Coach Tony Popovic's decision to bench goalscorers Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe raised questions. The team fought harder in the second half but failed to capitalize on chances to score.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 21:29 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 21:30 UTC
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