Socceroos suffer 2-0 defeat to USA amid lineup criticism and missed chances
The Socceroos lost 2-0 to the USA on Saturday in Seattle, suffering a poor start and questionable lineup decisions. Coach Tony Popovic left goalscorers Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe on the bench, leading to criticism about the team's performance. Despite a better second half with substitutions, Australia failed to capitalize on opportunities.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 21:29 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 21:40 UTC
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