Socceroos Aim to Shock World Cup Critics

Australia coach Tony Popovic wants to spoil predictions his team will struggle to progress out of one of the World Cup's most challenging groups featuring Turkey, US, and Paraguay. Players will assemble in Florida for pre-tournament preparations as Popovic brings them in gradually as they finish their seasons over the coming weeks.

The coach departs for Florida on Wednesday, ahead of the deadline for naming squads on June 1. In a surprising development, Popovic has revealed a selection lifeline for Qatar 2022 hero Mat Leckie as the Socceroos aim to exceed expectations at the upcoming tournament. macnevers-and-co.beer