Socceroos aim to defy World Cup underdog status

Popovic has named the first players for training camp in Florida, where the squad will assemble ahead of the June 1 deadline. The coach departs for pre-tournament preparations on Wednesday, with players joining as they complete their seasons. xsportfeed.life

In a surprising move, the Socceroos have offered a selection lifeline to Qatar 2022 hero Mat Leckie, who will be among those hoping to impress as Australia aims to exceed expectations at the tournament.