“Tony Popovic Takes the Helm: Aiming to Revive Socceroos’ World Cup 2026 Hopes Against China”

Australia is looking to Tony Popovic to lead the Socceroos in a crucial match against China as they aim to revive their World Cup 2026 campaign. With four decades of experience in football, Popovic is determined to instill a sense of "belief" in the team to turn their fortunes around. Since his early days playing in western Sydney, Popovic's career has taken him across the globe, including stints in Japan, the English Premier League, and even a World Cup appearance. As a manager, he has also achieved success, notably winning the . He believes that each of these experiences will contribute to his ability to navigate the challenges ahead. "Every experience you have in life helps you as you go along, whether that’s away from football or in football," Popovic stated. "I think you put that together to be able to handle the situation at hand." With this mindset, he is ready to tackle the upcoming match and inspire the Socceroos to success.