Why Socceroos vs USA will be 'spicy'
6/17/202616 min
Australia’s Socceroos were underdogs going into their World Cup match against Türkiye.
They achieved a surprise win, but can they do the same in their next match against the host nation USA?
The young team and coach Tony Popovic will have to beat the odds.
Today, sport journalist Niav Owens, who’s a host of the SBS coverage of the FIFA World Cup, on why it might not be an easy win for the Americans and what success could mean for football in Australia.
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Niav Ownes, host of the SBS FIFA World Cup coverage
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Search Background Briefing Podcast on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts. [upbeat music] The Socceroos were the underdogs going into the World Cup match against Türkiye. And despite the win, they will be again as they face off against the USA. So, how can the young team and coach, Tony Popovic, pull it off again? Today, SBS World Cup host Neve Owens on why it might not be that easy for the Americans, and what success will mean for the financially struggling Football Australia. I'm Sam Hawley on Gadigal land in Sydney. This is ABC NewsDaily.
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