Security Concerns as Australia Name Under-Strength Squad for Mideast Friendlies

Australia squad for November friendlies — Popovic names roster despite doubts over Jordan clash

Australia is scheduled to play Qatar in Doha on November 13 and Jordan four days later in Amman, but the latter game is in doubt given the conflict in the region.

Security concerns as Australia name under-strength squad for Mideast friendlies

Australia are scheduled to play Qatar in Doha on November 13 and Jordan four days later in Amman, but the latter game is in doubt given unrest in the region. Football Australia chief Martin Kugeler said in a statement late Saturday "the safety and wellbeing of our players and staff remains our highest priority". "For the match against Jordan, we will continue to assess the security environment and provide players and staff with timely, comprehen…

Socceroos wary of Jordan friendly due to security threats

The Socceroos have named an under-strength squad for upcoming friendlies against Qatar and Jordan, with Football Australia to monitor security in Jordanian capital Amman.

FA to monitor Jordan safety as Socceroos squad named

The Socceroos have named an under-strength squad for upcoming friendlies against Qatar and Jordan with Football Australia to monitor security in Amman.

Mariners ace Herrington gets first Socceroos call as FA alert to security issues

Central Coast Mariners defender Diesel Herrington is one of three first-time call-ups to Tony Popovic’s Socceroos squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Qatar and Jordan. After an impressive start to the 2026/27 A-League Men which saw club coach John Hutchinson label him the ‘number one defender in the league’, centre back Herrington not only joins brother Lucas in the squad, but also first time selections Thomas Waddingham, of …

Young gun’s big bro, Euro exiles named in new-look Socceroos squad but friendlies in doubt

Young gun’s big bro, Euro exiles named in new-look Socceroos squad but friendlies in doubt