Yahoo Sports reports: Australia coach Tony Popovic signed a contract extension Thursday ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey that will take him through to the Asian Cup early next year."I'm delighted that I will continue to coach the Socceroos through to the Asian Cup," he said from California, where Australia are preparing for their opening Group D game on Saturday in Vancouver.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 12, 2026 6:41 AM
Australia coach Popovic extends contract ahead of World Cup opener
Australia coach Tony Popovic signed a contract extension Thursday ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey that will take him through to the Asian Cup early next year."I'm delighted that I will continue to coach the Socceroos through to the Asian Cup," he said from California, where Australia are preparing for their opening Group D game on Saturday in Vancouver.
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