Tony Popovic reacts to Paraguay draw as Socceroos reach FIFA World Cup knockouts | Press Conference

Australia Head Coach Tony Popovic speaks to media from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium after the Socceroos’ 0-0 draw with Paraguay secured second place in Group D and a place in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Popovic reflects on a historic moment for Australian football, with the Socceroos reaching the knockout stage at consecutive FIFA World Cups for the first time, and praises the squad’s composure, resilience and maturity in a high-pressure final group match. The Head Coach also discusses Australia’s six changes to the starting side, the importance of every player in the squad, standout performances from Jordan Bos, Aziz Behich, Lucas Herrington, Jackson Irvine and Player of the Match Aiden O’Neill, and the eight-day preparation window ahead of the next challenge in Dallas. #Socceroos #FIFAWorldCup #TonyPopovic SUBSCRIBE to the Football Australia YouTube channel and hit the 🔔 so you don't miss a moment of the action! ► Subscribe: https://bit.ly/33m0GYK ► Download My Football Live app: https://adobe.ly/39CT05O ► Twitter: ▪️ https://twitter.com/Socceroos ▪️ https://twitter.com/TheMatildas ▪️ https://twitter.com/AustraliaCup ► Instagram: ▪️ https://www.instagram.com/socceroos ▪️ https://www.instagram.com/matildas ▪️ https://www.instagram.com/australiacup ► Facebook: ▪️ https://www.facebook.com/Socceroos ▪️ https://www.facebook.com/matildas ▪️ https://www.facebook.com/australiacup ► TikTok: ▪️ https://www.tiktok.com/@footballaustralia ▪️ https://www.tiktok.com/@socceroos ▪️ https://www.tiktok.com/@matildas