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Soccer-Australia coach says 'fearless' Socceroos ready for World Cup

Soccer-Australia coach says 'fearless' Socceroos ready for World Cup

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, June 1 (Reuters) - Australia coach Tony Popovic said his young World Cup squad is better than the Socceroos' 2022 line-up and should have high expectations heading into the tournament in North America.
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Cristian Volpato Switches Eligibility to Join Australia's World Cup Roster

Cristian Volpato Switches Eligibility to Join Australia's World Cup Roster

Cristian Volpato Switches Eligibility to Join Australia's World Cup Roster
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Soccer-Workmanlike Australia eye another trip to World Cup knockout rounds

Soccer-Workmanlike Australia eye another trip to World Cup knockout rounds

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, June 1 (Reuters) - Short on star power but always up for a fight, Australia head to the World Cup eyeing another trip to the knockout rounds but dogged by the usual questions about whether they have the attacking quality to trouble the top teams.
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Johan Vazquez's Header Secures Mexico's Victory Over Australia in World Cup Warm-Up

Johan Vazquez's Header Secures Mexico's Victory Over Australia in World Cup Warm-Up

Johan Vazquez's Header Secures Mexico's Victory Over Australia in World Cup Warm-Up
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Cristian Volpato Chooses Australia Over Italy for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Cristian Volpato Chooses Australia Over Italy for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Cristian Volpato Chooses Australia Over Italy for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Mexico Defeats Australia 1-0 in World Cup Warm-Up Match

Mexico Defeats Australia 1-0 in World Cup Warm-Up Match

Mexico Defeats Australia 1-0 in World Cup Warm-Up Match
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Soccer-US face defining World Cup on home soil

Soccer-US face defining World Cup on home soil

By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES, June 1 (Reuters) - The United States head into the World Cup facing perhaps higher stakes than any other team, with a deep run likely to accelerate the sport's growth in the country and an early exit from a favourable group threatening to stall years of progress. 
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Soccer-World Cup co-hosts Mexico beat Australia 1-0 in Rose Bowl warmup

Soccer-World Cup co-hosts Mexico beat Australia 1-0 in Rose Bowl warmup

May 30 (Reuters) - World Cup co-hosts Mexico savoured a confidence-building 1-0 friendly win over Australia in front of a mammoth crowd at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, a result that left both sides' coaches with hard choices before naming their squads for the tournament.
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Veteran D Tim Ream to captain U.S. at World Cup

Veteran D Tim Ream to captain U.S. at World Cup

Tim Ream will captain the U.S. men's national team at the upcoming World Cup. Manager Mauricio Pochettino awarded the armband to the 38-year-old Charlotte FC defender on Saturday. "I am so grateful he is with us -- he is a great captain not only (on the) field but more importantly off the field.
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Vázquez’s first-half header lifts Mexico past Australia 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up

Vázquez’s first-half header lifts Mexico past Australia 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up

Defender Johan Vazquez scored a first-half goal and Mexico beat Australia 1-0 on Saturday night in a warm-up match for the World Cup
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2026 World Cup Group D preview: USMNT embarks on historic journey

2026 World Cup Group D preview: USMNT embarks on historic journey

Arguably the most important group stage in USMNT history.
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Cristian Volpato to Switch Allegiance from Italy to Australia for FIFA World Cup

Cristian Volpato to Switch Allegiance from Italy to Australia for FIFA World Cup

Cristian Volpato to Switch Allegiance from Italy to Australia for FIFA World Cup