Socceroos lose 2-0 to USA amid criticism of coach's lineup choices
The Socceroos lost 2-0 to the USA on Saturday morning after a poor start in Seattle. Coach Tony Popovic faced criticism for leaving key players Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe on the bench, while the team struggled to maintain defensive chemistry. The result highlights ongoing challenges for Australia heading into future matches.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 21:29 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 21:40 UTC
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