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'Flat and lethargic': Popovic says more Socceroos changes were needed against USMNT

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Aiden O'Neill, Harry Souttar [1296x518]

Aiden O'Neill [L] and Harry Souttar look on during Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Tony Popovic has said that, with hindsight, he perhaps should have made more changes to his starting XI, after a "flat and lethargic" first half condemned the Socceroos to a 2-0 FIFA World Cup defeat against the United States.

Aiden O'Neill [L] and Harry Souttar look on during Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
An own goal from Cameron Burgess gives the USMNT the perfect start, as Australia fall behind early against the co-hosts in Seattle.

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