# World Cup: The Socceroos are alive, so what made Popovic bristle?

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Podcast: [ABC SPORT Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-sport-daily-5464714)
Published: 2026-06-26T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-sport-daily/socceroos-popovic-hrustic/106849488
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As the players rest their weary legs, and the fans rest their weary heads, Australian football is gearing up for a blockbuster World Cup knockout clash. Despite the success of the Socceroos draw with Paraguay, questions remain for Australia and Tony Popovic didn't always appreciate being asked them. What's undeniable is the scale of his achievement. We hear from Popovic and his players as we gear up for what comes next. Featured: Daniel Garb, football reporter, ABC Sport. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

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