Australia coach says ‘fearless’ Socceroos ready for World Cup

Australia coach Tony Popovic said his young World Cup squad is better than the Socceroos’ 2022 line-up and should have high expectations heading into the tournament in North America.

Popovic’s 26-man squad features 17 World Cup debutants, including two uncapped players in Japan-based striker Tete Yengi, 25, and 22-year-old attacker Cristian Volpato, who only switched allegiance from Italy to Australia in recent days....