Socceroos quick hits: Selection stunner leaves stars on bench, coach's VAR frustration
The Socceroos lost 2-0 to the USA on June 20, with coach Tony Popovic facing backlash for leaving stars Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe on the bench. An own goal from Cameron Burgess and controversial VAR decisions lifted the US, while Popovic lamented inadequate performance in the first half. The defeat raises questions about Australia’s World Cup strategy.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 22:22 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 22:30 UTC
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