‘We’re a better team now’: Popovic’s warning to US ahead of Group D showdown

The Socceroos have grown as a team since the last time they faced the United States eight months ago - and their coach says ...

Twenty years after playing in the World Cup for Australia, Popovic is now guiding the Socceroos

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Maybe when Australia's World Cup journey is over, Tony Popovic can reflect on his legacy with the Socceroos. For now, though, the United States awaits. Popovic is ...

Socceroos must be 'better' than vs. Türkiye if they are to beat USMNT - Popovic

Australia will lock up top spot in Group D if they defeat the United States and Paraguay fail to defeat Türkiye in a later game.
ESPN

How Popovic has modeled his coaching on Hiddink, Ancelotti

OAKLAND, California -- It's Nov. 12, 2005, and kickoff at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo is rapidly approaching. The Socceroos have flown halfway around the world to be here for the first leg of ...
Adelaide Now

Wanderland to the World Cup: How Popovic turned Socceroos’ ‘impossible task’ into reality

Tony Popovic made the “impossible task” for direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup a reality for the Socceroos. ERIN SMITH uncovers the attributes which made him the man best suited to make ...
The Guardian

‘Part machine’: World Cup success lies in the details for Socceroos coach Tony Popovic

As a player Popovic was relentless in being his best. But behind his ruthless reputation is a focused leader deeply committed to his players Where Tony Popovic goes, a culture follows. It’s been one ...
The Australian

Wanderland to the World Cup: How Popovic turned Socceroos’ ‘impossible task’ into reality

It is why those in his inner circle never once doubted he would guide the Socceroos to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was deemed an almost impossible task. Socceroos hadn’t achieved direct qualification ...