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Socceroos squad announcement delayed as players ‘overwhelmingly’ oppose Jordan trip

Tony Popovic was due to name his squad for the Socceroos’ upcoming friendlies on Friday - but many players are reluctant to make themselves available due to safety concerns.

Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·

How 2 newspapers cover this story

  1. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaFirst report

    Socceroos squad announcement delayed as players ‘overwhelmingly’ oppose Jordan trip

    Tony Popovic was due to name his squad for the Socceroos’ upcoming friendlies on Friday - but many players are reluctant to make themselves available due to safety concerns.

  2. The AgeAustralia

    Socceroos squad announcement delayed as players ‘overwhelmingly’ oppose Jordan trip

    Tony Popovic was due to name his squad for the Socceroos’ upcoming friendlies on Friday - but many players are reluctant to make themselves available due to safety concerns.

Coverage details

2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published it almost at the same time, on November 6, 2026.

Key names in the coverage: Tony Popovic, Socceroos and Jordan.

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