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• NSW young gun opens the scoring

  18-06-2026 10:11 via theage.com.au
  
  Freedom Crichton Ropati darts over in the corner to open the scoring for the Blues.
  
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• Anatomy of the Socceroos’ loss: How Australia were undone by the US

  20-06-2026 05:23 via theage.com.au
  
  An own goal, a contentious call and a sumptuous second-half attack provide clues about what went wrong for Tony Popovic’s side against the co-hosts in Seattle.
  
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• Turkiye on the brink of shock elimination after 64-second disaster — World Cup LIVE

  20-06-2026 05:13 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Saturday AEST after the Socceroos suffered a frustrating 2-0 loss to co-hosts the United States in Seattle.
  
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• ‘The ref was having a stinker’: Nestory Irankunda takes aim after Socceroos loss

  20-06-2026 05:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda was not happy with referee Felix Zwayer, who let numerous potential fouls go on him and his teammates, as he and Cristian Volpato pushed their cases.
  
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• AFL LIVE: King, Demons get the chance to let their footy do the talking after controversial week; Tony Modra on the mend

  20-06-2026 04:59 via theage.com.au
  
  The Demons and Crows put their strong form to the test at Adelaide Oval as round 15 of the AFL season continues today. Follow our live blog for updates, news and reactions.
  
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• Complaint lodged after ‘refereeing injustice’; ‘full circle’ moment for NFL champ’s son – WC Daily

  20-06-2026 04:55 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Algeria have lodged a complaint with FIFA over “refereeing injustice” in their opening World Cup loss to Argentina, particularly a tackle by Lionel Messi, an Algerian football federation source told AFP on Friday.
  
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• Live: Crows, Demons fight for top four berth to start Saturday AFL

  20-06-2026 04:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The Crows take on the Demons at Adelaide Oval, with a spot in the top four on the line, in the first of three games of Saturday football. Follow live.
  
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• Rory's 'one of us' moment

  20-06-2026 04:39 via theage.com.au
  
  Rory McIlroy made a mistake relatable for every hack golfer in the world, when he thinned a wedge through the green during the second round.
  
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• Ex-Socceroos say Popovic’s selections ‘hurt Australia’ as World Cup hopes hang in balance

  20-06-2026 04:28 via smh.com.au
  
  Former Socceroos, including Harry Kewell, Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich, were highly critical of the first half as Australia sunk 2-0 to the US in Seattle.
  
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• Crows’ star trio boost in massive test for AFL’s most improved side — LIVE

  20-06-2026 04:09 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Adelaide welcomes back a star trio in a big road test for the much-improved Demons. Live updates below!
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Turkey and Paraguay up now; Brazil finish 3-0 against Haiti after Socceroos lose 2-0 to USA; Morocco beat Scotland 1-0

  20-06-2026 03:55 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia have lost 2-0 to the United States in Seattle in their second World Cup match of 2026. Follow all the action.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Brazil finish 3-0 against Haiti after Socceroos lose 2-0 to USA; Morocco beat Scotland 1-0;Turkey and Paraguay in action today

  20-06-2026 03:55 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia have lost 2-0 to the United States in Seattle in their second World Cup match of 2026. Follow all the action.
  
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• Australian golfers suffer 67-year US Open first in Shinnecock carnage

  20-06-2026 03:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Cameron Smith, Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee and Lucas Herbert all fail to make it through to the weekend at the US Open.
  
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• ‘Don’t know why we do these’: Awkward presser lasts 40 seconds after controversy — WC LIVE

  20-06-2026 03:46 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Saturday AEST after the Socceroos suffered a frustrating 2-0 loss to co-hosts the United States in Seattle.
  
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• Aussies eject in five-year disaster; Bryson follows suit as wild rage act stuns US Open — Wrap

  20-06-2026 03:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia’s contingent endured a nightmare day with all four countryman missing the cut as 2023 champion Wyndham Clark opened up a four-shot after the second round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills in New York.
  
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• MotoGP floodgates set to open as rider signing spree looms after $715m deal

  20-06-2026 03:04 via foxsports.com.au
  
  MotoGP’s five manufacturers and the series promoters have ended a months-long impasse by agreeing to a deal to run the world championship for the next five seasons, with confirmation coming at the Grand Prix of Czechia on Friday night (AEST).
  
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• Aussie’s heartbreak in five-year low; stars flop as LIV gun responds to rage act — US Open Wrap

  20-06-2026 02:34 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia’s contingent endured a nightmare day with all four countryman missing the cut as 2023 champion Wyndham Clark opened up a four-shot after the second round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills in New York.
  
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• 'He got that wrong': Schwarzer says selection mistakes cost Socceroos

  20-06-2026 02:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The Socceroos will rue a missed opportunity after a dire first half against the USA, with Tony Popovic's selections at least partly to blame, says Mark Schwarzer.
  
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• How Turkiye can help Socceroos; Scotland’s 71-second disaster – World Cup LIVE

  20-06-2026 02:21 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Saturday AEST after the Socceroos suffered a frustrating 2-0 loss to co-hosts the United States in Seattle.
  
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• ‘Disappointing’: Sydney punters feel the sting of Socceroos’ loss to USA

  20-06-2026 02:12 via theage.com.au
  
  Much like their 4am alarms, Socceroos fans received a rude wake-up call as Australia lost 2-0 to the United States on Saturday morning.
  
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• ‘Little puppy... shoo’: Loudmouth US pundit goes off on Socceroos, takes fresh crack at Irankunda

  20-06-2026 02:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Mike Grella gets the last laugh.
  
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• ‘2-0, thank you very much’: Grella gets last laugh, doesn’t miss his moment in smug on-air act

  20-06-2026 02:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Mike Grella gets the last laugh.
  
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• ‘Flat and lethargic’: Popovic lashes Socceroos’ horror first half after US defeat

  20-06-2026 02:01 via theage.com.au
  
  The Socceroos’ World Cup campaign, full of promise just days ago, now hangs in the balance after a 2-0 loss to the US.
  
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• Blunder cruels fiery Socceroos fightback; Volpato sends statement in bizarre World Cup scenes — Wrap

  20-06-2026 01:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Socceroos crashed back down to earth, but Australia’s World Cup dream remains alive despite a disappointing 2-0 loss to the USA in Seattle.
  
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• US villain Grella mocks Irankunda

  20-06-2026 01:28 via smh.com.au
  
  It was never in doubt according to Mike Grella as he unpacks the USA's win against Australia.
  
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• Ugly flip side of Popa gambles exposed; changes he must make next — Socceroos Talking Points

  20-06-2026 01:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  World Cup ecstasy turned to misery for the Socceroos on Saturday as bitter rivals the United States clinched a 2-0 win in the Seattle sunshine.
  
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• Harry Souttar and Aiden O’Neill reflect on US defeat

  20-06-2026 00:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Socceroos Harry Souttar and Aiden O’Neill fronted the press after a disappointing 2-0 loss to Team USA.
  
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• How Turkiye can help Socceroos; Scotland’s 72-second disaster - World Cup LIVE

  20-06-2026 00:43 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Saturday AEST after the Socceroos suffered a frustrating 2-0 loss to co-hosts the United States in Seattle.
  
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• ‘Stinker’: Socceroos star slams ref as Popa unleashes pointed swipe after angry confrontation

  20-06-2026 00:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Socceroos coach Tony Popovic got into a heated exchange with the match officials following Australia’s World Cup loss to co-hosts the United States in Seattle on Saturday morning AEST — and star winger Nestory Irankunda slammed the referee for a “stinker”.
  
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• ‘He was guessing’: Popa blows up at ref as ‘frustrated’ Aussies rue ‘soft’ calls

  20-06-2026 00:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Socceroos coach Tony Popovic got into a heated exchange with the match officials following Australia’s World Cup loss to co-hosts the United States in Seattle on Saturday morning AEST.
  
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