Tony Popovic Leads Socceroos to 2026 World Cup Qualification
australia June 30, 2025 02:00Learn how Tony Popovic steered the Socceroos to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup after a rocky start in the latest qualification round.
Learn how Tony Popovic steered the Socceroos to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup after a rocky start in the latest qualification round.
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