Sydney, July 5, 2026 (AFP) - Australia stand by under-fire Popovic after World Cup exit

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2026-07-05

Football Australia have thrown their support behind under-fire coach Tony Popovic despite some questionable decisions in their World Cup penalty shootout loss to Egypt that saw them again fail to clear a knockout round. Popovic sparked criticism from some high-profile former Australia players for substituting first-choice goalkeeper Patrick Beach deep into extra-time in the last-32 clash in Dallas on Friday as penalties loomed. He instead turn......

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