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• Shock Popa changes fall flat, defender hooked as Socceroos prodigy dazzles — Player Ratings

  19-06-2026 23:32 via foxsports.com.au
  
  2-0 seemed about right. A phenomenal first half performance from the USA put the co-hosts in control of Group D in front of a crowd of 66,925 that sounded like double that at Seattle Stadium.
  
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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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• ‘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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• ‘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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• ‘Felt we were Australia’: Popa’s huge ref swipe after angry blow-up as ‘guessing’ claim fired

  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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• Socceroos sunk by USA in Seattle

  20-06-2026 00:22 via smh.com.au
  
  The Socceroos are sunk by the USA in a 2-0 World Cup loss in Seattle.
  
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• Socceroos quick hits: Selection stunner leaves stars on bench, coach's VAR frustration

  20-06-2026 00:22 via abc.net.au
  
  A Cameron Burgess own goal and VAR drama cost Australia against the US, before cramp proved a problem for the match referee. Here are the five quick hits from the Socceroos vs USA.
  
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• Live: Morocco shocks Scotland with fastest goal at World Cup

  19-06-2026 23:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Scotland makes the worst possible start against Morocco, conceding within 90 seconds in Boston. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Morocco nets fastest goal at World Cup, Brazil set to face Haiti

  19-06-2026 23:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Morocco defeats Scotland 1-0 thanks to the fastest goal at this World Cup so far, as Brazil takes on Haiti. Follow live.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Scotland play Morocco after Socceroos lose 2-0 to USA; Brazil, Haiti, Turkey and Paraguay in action today

  19-06-2026 23:58 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia have lost 2-0 to the United States at Lumen Field in Seattle in their second World Cup match of 2026. Follow all the action.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Morocco up 1-0 against Scotland after Socceroos lose 2-0 to USA; Brazil, Haiti, Turkey and Paraguay in action today

  19-06-2026 23:58 via smh.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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• Socceroos receive World Cup wake-up call and have a week to find answers

  19-06-2026 23:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Coming into the game on a high, the Socceroos copped a reality check in the first half against the USA. How they respond over the next week will define their 2026 World Cup campaign.
  
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• Socceroos receive World Cup wake up call and have a week to find answers

  19-06-2026 23:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Coming into the game on a high, the Socceroos copped a reality check in the first half against the USA. How they respond over the next week will define their 2026 World Cup campaign.
  
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• What Socceroos need to qualify for World Cup knockout stage after frustrating loss to USA

  19-06-2026 23:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia remains right in the hunt for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, but it’ll all come down to the final group stage match against Paraguay on Friday afternoon.
  
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• Shock Popa changes fall flat as USA run riot before Socceroos prodigy dazzles — Player Ratings

  19-06-2026 23:32 via foxsports.com.au
  
  2-0 seemed about right. A phenomenal first half performance from the USA put the co-hosts in control of Group D in front of a crowd of 66,925 that sounded like double that at Seattle Stadium.
  
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• De Minaur and Hijikata bundled out of Queen's Club quarterfinals

  19-06-2026 23:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata both go down in the Queen's Club Championships quarterfinals as they prepare for Wimbledon.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Socceroos lose 2-0 to USA; Scotland prepare for match against Morocco; Brazil, Haiti, Turkey and Paraguay in action today

  19-06-2026 23:31 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia take on the United States at Lumen Field in Seattle for their second World Cup match of 2026. Follow all the action.
  
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• Why didn’t he start? Socceroos player ratings as team pays for horror start against USA

  19-06-2026 23:29 via theage.com.au
  
  The Socceroos were brought down to earth by Mauricio Pochettino’s USA side. We rate the performance of every Australian player. 
  
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• ‘Why didn’t he start?’ Socceroos player ratings as team pays for horror start against USA

  19-06-2026 23:29 via theage.com.au
  
  The Socceroos were brought down to earth by Mauricio Pochettino’s USA side. We rate the performance of every Australian player. 
  
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• Should have hit the target: Every Socceroos player rated in USA defeat

  19-06-2026 23:29 via theage.com.au
  
  The Socceroos were brought down to earth by Mauricio Pochettino’s USA side. We rate the performance of every Australian player. 
  
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• Under the midday sun in Seattle, the Socceroos melted in a brutal letdown

  19-06-2026 23:25 via theage.com.au
  
  After one of the great Australian World Cup victories, this was a tough result. The Americans were too strong, too quick, too committed, too clever, too much, too everything.
  
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• Socceroos v USA LIVE updates: Americans defeat Australia 2-0 in disappointing outing for Socceroos

  19-06-2026 23:07 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia take on the United States at Lumen Field in Seattle for their second World Cup match of 2026. Follow all the action.
  
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