Australia coach Popovic signs contract extension ahead of Socceroos' opener at World Cup
Australia's head coach Tony Popovic, looks on before a World Cup 2026 group C qualifier match against China held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Credit: AP/Uncredited
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Australia coach Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension through early 2027 on the eve of his team's World Cup opening match against Turkey on Saturday.
Football Australia said Friday that the 52-year-old Popovic's deal now extends through the Asian Cup, which will take place in January and early February in Saudi Arabia.
The former Australia international was hired in September 2024 and led the Socceroos to qualification for the 48-team tournament.
“I’m proud to lead my country into a World Cup, but most importantly, I want to ensure that our team is fully prepared and focused on our group matches against Turkey, the United States, and Paraguay,” he said of Australia's opponents in Group D.
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