Popovic names Socceroos 2026 FIFA World Cup squad
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has put his faith in fresher faces when submitting his squad for this year’s FIFA World Cup.
Skipper Mathew Ryan and midfielder Mathew Leckie have equalled an Australian record by making a fourth World Cup.
17 of the 26 players could possibly be making their World Cup debuts at football’s showpiece event, with Popovic even picking two players who are yet to wear the green and gold at senior level.
SBS News is Australia’s trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and across the world.
Subscribe to the SBS News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SBSNews
Follow SBS News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbsnews_au
Follow SBS News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbsnews_au
Follow SBS News on X: https://www.twitter.com/SBSNews
Follow SBS News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sbsnews
Apple News: https://trib.al/MTx0gUe
For the latest news, visit www.sbs.com.au/news
Network Terms & Conditions: https://sbs.com.au/terms
Privacy Policy: https://sbs.com.au/privacy
Feedback or complaints: https://sbs.com.au/complaints
