With another World Cup qualification on the line for the Socceroos in Perth on Thursday night, two of Australia’s experienced campaigners are impressing the importance of seizing the moment.
Ben Smith
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Perth-raised Serie A centre-back Alessandro Circati’s availability for their crunch World Cup qualifiers was a welcome surprise as injuries once again impact squad selection.
Three West Australians have been named in Tony Popovic’s squad for the Socceroos’ blockbuster final two World Cup qualifiers, as the clock ticks towards Thursday night’s clash with Japan in Perth.
More than a decade on from his last taste of international football at under-17’s level, WA product Jack Iredale is desperate to realise a dream come true and debut for the Socceroos in Perth.
WA Day has just got even bigger, with the Socceroos set to host a free open training session on Monday’s public holiday ahead of their blockbuster World Cup qualifier against Japan.
With a FIFA World Cup berth on the line in their upcoming two-game window, Socceroos forward Brandon Borrello says they are not looking beyond their blockbuster qualifier in Perth.
Socceroos assistant coach Hayden Foxe says they will monitor Perth-raised defender Alessandro Circati ahead of their looming World Cup qualifiers after the 21-year-old made an impressive return to Serie A.
Optus Stadium is on track to be more than two-thirds full for the Socceroos’ vital, blockbuster World Cup qualifiying clash against Japan - but its seldom-seen drop-in seats will not be used.
Three West Australians will go to Abu Dhabi for a 10-day Socceroos training camp as coach Tony Popovic ramps up preparations for their crucial final FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Perth-raised rising defender Alessandro Circati has put his hand up to be involved in the Socceroos’ pivotal World Cup qualifier against Japan after completing a rapid recovery from a torn ACL.
Not many West Australians can say they have represented the Socceroos at one FIFA World Cup; if Adam Taggart has his way, he will be the first to reach two.
A win over Japan in Perth in June could seal the Socceroos a spot in next year’s FIFA World Cup, and the coach knows it’s a “special” game.
Marco Monteverde
The Socceroos can take another important step on the qualifying road to next year’s FIFA World Cup with a win in China on Tuesday night.
Socceroos forward Craig Goodwin is hopeful more final-third fluidity can be the key to unlocking deep-lying defences as Australia eye an important win against China.
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan’s mid-season move to France has sparked improved form - and coach Tony Popovic was not surprised at his goalkeeper’s excellent performance against Indonesia.
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says his side are on the uptick and while there is still progress to be made, they should see it as a positive ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against China.
The Socceroos have strengthened their hold on an automatic qualification spot for next year’s FIFA World Cup, overcoming a shaky start to see off Indonesia 5-1 at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic believes his principles have been more thoroughly embedded in the team since his first games in charge as his side prepare for the first of two seismic World Cup qualifiers.
Jason Davidson has spent two seasons under Tony Popovic, Jackson Irvine just two national team camps — but they agree the intensity the coach has brought to the Socceroos has raised standards.
Perth Glory captain Adam Taggart says he will put his best foot forward in pursuit of the Socceroos’ starting striker role ahead of their pivotal two-game World Cup qualifying stretch.
Joondalup product Alex Grant could be set to make a late-career international debut after being called up for his maiden Socceroos squad for their crunch World Cup qualifiers.
Tony Popovic has challenged Perth fans to turn out in numbers against Japan in June when the Socceroos take to Optus Stadium for their vital FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Socceroos assistant coach Hayden Foxe wants fans to fill Optus Stadium for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Japan after Perth was officially announced as the venue.
Australia have recovered from conceding two goals in two minutes to snatch a draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bahrain and stay second in the group.
Glenn Moore
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