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    FIFA WC: Popovic rues sluggish start as Australia falls to U.S.
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    FIFA WC: Popovic Rues Sluggish Start As Australia Falls To U.S.

    By IANS News June 20, 2026 • 10:14 AM View: 169
    FIFA World Cup: Australia coach Tony Popovic blamed a poor first-half display after the Socceroos suffered a 2-0 defeat to the United States in their second Group D match at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

    Australia entered the contest with confidence following a surprise 2-0 victory over Türkiye in its tournament opener, but struggled to cope with the intensity of the Americans in front of a large crowd in Seattle.

    The United States took the lead in the 11th minute when a cross from Folarin Balogun was turned into the net by Australian defender Cameron Burgess. Alex Freeman doubled the advantage shortly before halftime, leaving the Socceroos facing an uphill battle.

    TAGS FIFA WC Football Australia Tony Popovic United States FIFA World Cup United States Folarin Balogun
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