t was a positive start to the Tony Popovic era with a 3-1 victory over China PR at Adelaide Oval on Thursday in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Asian Qualifier.

In front of a record-breaking 46,291 crowd – the highest-ever attendance for a Socceroos match in Adelaide – Australia got their qualification campaign back on track with a hard-fought comeback win thanks to goals from Lewis Miller, Craig Goodwin and debutant Nishan Velupillay, marking an encouraging start under the new head coach.

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