World Cup 2026 Australia thread

[JS96]

If the earlier groups start getting some solid 3rd places the pressure really starts to kick in. Stuff your 93%...

 

[socceroosmad]

‘Gut feeling’: Ryan reveals Popovic’s reasons for World Cup axing

The Socceroos skipper, along with teammate Jackson Irvine, have spoken publicly for the first time since Tony Popovic’s decision to demote them to the bench.

www.smh.com.au

Ryan had revealed Popovic said he had a gut feeling to play Beach. It was certainly correct.

Wonder if he had the same for our wingers yesterday?

I'm still scarred from Guus's gut feeling to play Kalacic instead of Schwarzer in 2006 WC v Croatia. (But Harry saved us.)

 

[socceroosmad]

A few different things at play SHOULD Australia draw with or beat Paraguay:

If Egypt beat Iran and Belgium beat NZ, we'd play Belgium.

If Iran win and Belgium win, we'd likely play Iran providing Belgium win by more than what Iran by. Belgium would top the group, Iran 2nd.

If Iran-Egypt draw, we'd play the winner of NZ or Belgium. If that's a draw too, we'd likely play Iran unless the NZ-Belgium results in a score which is more goals scored for Belgium.

I'd say Belgium is most likely should we finish 2nd, all things considered.

Destiny has been waiting for a very special occasion for us to meet Iran for the first time since the Disastrous Draw of 1997 at the MCG.

 

[JS96]

I'm still scarred from Guus's gut feeling to play Kalacic instead of Schwarzer in 2006 WC v Croatia. (But Harry saved us.)

Was 20 years ago yesterday. Can't believe it.

Missed the Srna goal due to oversleeping. Went into school a bit late like most but no one cared.