Socceroos coach Tony Popovic’s has defended his selection decisions after Australia’s 2-0 loss to the USA in their second World Cup group match.
Despite scoring in Australia’s opening win over Türkiye, Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe were both left on the bench.
Meanwhile, Paraguay has eliminated Türkiye from the competition, sealing a dramatic 1-0 win with a steadfast defensive effort.
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