Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has inked a contract extension on the eve of the team’s World Cup opener.
Popovic will now lead Australia through until at least the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in January-February.
The former Socceroos defender has coached Australia since 2024 and has a healthy record of 10 wins, four draws and four losses.
Popovic’s side kick off their World Cup campaign against Turkiye on Sunday (AEST).
“My absolute focus right now is on the FIFA World Cup 2026. I’m proud to lead my country into a World Cup, but most importantly, I want to ensure that our team is fully prepared and focused on our group matches against Turkiye, the United States, and Paraguay,” Popovic said.
“From the moment I took over, I have tried to factor in the long-term interests of the Socceroos while ensuring that we achieve the short-term results, which in the first instance was qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026.”
Tony Popovic greets Cameron Burgess after the match. AP
