Socceroos Stumble in Seattle - Game 2 Review of the 2026 World Cup

This week's episode reviews Australia's 2-0 defeat to the USA in Seattle in the Socceroos second game of the 2026 World Cup. Adam and Scott from the Brisbane Football Review joined to discuss the changes to the starting eleven made by coach Tony Popovic, which led to a lack of fluidity and creativity in the Socceroos' attack - Nishan Velupillay and Mathew Leckie starting over Conor Metcalfe and Nestory Irankunda. The episode also touches on the US’s impressive performance, focusing on their midfield rotation and the way their attack exploited the Socceroos defence. There is also discussion on Paraguay's game against Türkiye, a preview of the Socceroos final group game against Paraguay and our general thoughts on the World Cup so far.

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