Australia Coach Popovic Signs Contract Extension Ahead of Socceroos' Opener at World Cup
- On Thursday night, Coach Tony Popovic extended his contract until after next year's Asian Cup, delivering a timely boost 48 hours before Australia's FIFA World Cup opener against Turkey in Vancouver.
- Chief executive officer Martin Kugeler of Football Australia praised the extension, saying it provides 'stability and continuity' for the developing squad and enables planning with confidence for the Saudi Arabia tournament.
- Popovic steered the Western Sydney Wanderers to a 2014 AFC Champions League victory in Riyadh, aligning with the upcoming Asian Cup schedule running from January 7 to February 5.
- Australia has been drawn into Group D for the Asian Cup alongside Tajikistan, Singapore, and Iraq managed by former coach Graham Arnold, as the team builds on momentum from the past 21 months.
- The contract length allows Popovic to evaluate his options following the Asian Cup, though he recently told AAP, 'I'm blessed with the greatest job that you can have.
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Australia coach Popovic signs contract extension ahead of Socceroos’ opener at World Cup
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — 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.
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Australia coach Popovic signs contract extension ahead of Socceroos' opener at World Cup
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 the 52-year-old Popovic’s deal now extends through the Asian Cup, which…
Australia’s coach Popovic extends contract ahead of World Cup opener
Tony Popovic, head coach of Australia, was appointed in 2024 to replace Graham Arnold, who is now coach of Iraq and will also be at the World Cup. (EPA Images pic) OAKLAND: Australia coach Tony Popovic signed a contract extension Thursday ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey that will take him through to the Asian Cup early next year. Popovic was appointed in 2024 to replace Graham Arnold, who is now the coach of Iraq and also at the W…
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