Tony Popovic

Tony Popovic

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Tony Popovic is a seasoned figure in Australian football, known for his coaching and insight, emphasizing the need for young players to continually strive for excellence as they pursue their careers.

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Tony Popovic is the coach of the Socceroos, whose selections have been a topic of discussion after a loss to the US.

Inside Socceroos camp, the glass is still half full for this World Cup
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-22
5.0

The team led by Tony Popovic arrives strengthened after their previous results.

Australia, un rival incómodo que exigirá la mejor versión de Paraguay - Mundial de Fútbol
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2026-06-21
7.0

Tony Popovic’s side will benefit from Almiron’s suspension in their upcoming match.

Miguel Almiron’s historic mouth-covering red card hands Socceroos a massive boost for Paraguay clash
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-21
5.0

Tony Popovic’s decision to drop Maty Ryan and Jackson Irvine has been accepted by both players.

Ryan reveals Popovic’s reasons for World Cup axing
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-21
5.0

Tony Popovic is a famously meticulous guy who prepared the Socceroos for the World Cup.

Under the midday sun in Seattle, the Socceroos melted in a brutal letdown
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
5.0

Australia manager Tony Popovic criticized referee Felix Zwayer after the match.

Australia star, coaches blast referee after 2-0 World Cup loss to USA
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-20
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Popovic faced criticism for his decision to bench key players, including Irankunda, during the match.

Nestory Irankunda, Cristian Volpato call for more attacking intent following 2-0 defeat in Seattle
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
5.0

Tony Popovic selected his Socceroos for the World Cup opener against Turkey, starting 10 debutants.

Australian cricket selectors need to follow Tony Popovic’s lead
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
9.0

Coach Tony Popovic has blamed the heat for a sluggish first half in Seattle.

How Australia were undone by the US
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
5.0

Tony Popović released a left-field selection of his own for the match against the USA.

USA in fever pitch after second World Cup win against Australia – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-20
5.0

Australian coach Tony Popovic lashed his side’s first-half performance after a 2-0 loss to the US.

Popovic lashes Socceroos first half performance in 2-0 loss to US
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
4.0

Australia coach Tony Popovic shared his thoughts on a referee after Friday's 2-0 loss to the U.S. in Seattle.

Australia coach Tony Popovic rips referee after World Cup loss to USA
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-20
5.0

Tony Popovic's team struggled to change the situation during the match.

ЧС-2026: США перемогли Австралію та вийшли у плейоф турніру| Футбол
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-06-20
4.0

Tony Popovic is the coach of the Australian team who renewed his contract until 2027 before the tournament.

EUA passam grande barreira de coral da Austrália para fazer companhia ao México | Mundial 2026
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-06-19
6.0

Tony Popovic stated that his team would do their talking on the field against the USA.

USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-06-19
7.0

Tony Popovic is the coach of the Australian team and made history by playing and coaching the Socceroos in a World Cup match.

Estados Unidos vs Australia, EN VIVO Mundial 2026
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-06-19
8.0

Coach Tony Popovic declares Australia a better team ahead of World Cup rematch at Lumen Field.

Coach Tony Popovic declares Australia a better team ahead of World Cup rematch at Lumen Field
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-19
8.0

Australian coach Tony Popovic is expected to have his star player Christian Pulisic available for the match if fit.

Mauricio Pochettino warns players to match Australia’s physicality, mentality
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-19
7.0

Tony Popovic’s 26-man squad is, at an average age of 26.8, the second-youngest Australia has taken to the tournament.

Inside Tony Popovic’s plan for Australia’s youngest team in years
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-01
7.0

Coach Tony Popovic conceded his players were anxious and nervous during the match against Mexico.

Why this was the loss the Socceroos had to have
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-31
7.0

Popovic is the coach of the Socceroos and has included Volpato in the 26-man squad.

Circati backs Volpato to shine for Socceroos
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-31
6.0

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has described Cristian Volpato’s pending call-up for the World Cup as a risk-free decision.

Popovic says there’s no risk with Volpato’s call-up
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-30
8.0

Popovic visited Volpato in February, after the attacking midfielder indicated he was open to representing Australia.

Sydney-born star switches allegiance from Italy to represent the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-29
7.0

Tony Popovic had to wait a few hours before he could explain to the media his thoughts on Australia’s World Cup draw.

Donald Trump receives FIFA peace prize in bizarre ceremony
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-06
5.0

Tony Popovic’s side made it through qualifying by beating Japan and Saudi Arabia under intense pressure.

World Cup draw: group-by-group analysis for the 2026 tournament | World Cup 2026
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-06
6.0

Tony Popovic is the Socceroos coach watching the game at Marconi Stadium.

After 20 years, the glory days are back at Marconi’s ‘Palace’. Are they here to stay?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-02
7.0