"In all honesty, between round-of-16 appearances against eventual champions Italy and Argentina, the drought-breaking win over Japan in 2006, the knockout-stage-securing win over Croatia in that same tournament, or group-stage games against defending champions such as France and Spain, it would struggle to break into the top 10. But when Tony Popovic's side run out to face the Americans in Seattle on June 19, it might just be one of the most hyped games that the Socceroos have ever played."
"Drawn into Group D at next year's tournament alongside the co-hosts, as well as Paraguay and a European qualifier to be drawn from one of Slovakia, Kosovo, Türkiye, or Romania, Australia now, for the most part, knows what they'll need to secure back-to-back appearances in the World Cup knockout stages. Supporters, meanwhile, can start to plan their journey alongside the Socceroos throughout the group and possibly beyond, trying to figure out how they'll source tickets amongst high demand"
Australia will face the United States in Seattle on June 19 as part of Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match may be one of the most hyped the Socceroos have played despite many historically larger fixtures. Group D contains the United States, Paraguay and a European qualifier to come from Slovakia, Kosovo, Türkiye, or Romania. Australia largely knows what is required to secure back-to-back World Cup knockout-stage appearances under Tony Popovic. Supporters face high ticket demand and significant prices, with accommodation likely costing more than a thousand dollars for a few nights.
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