Socceroos captain Mat Ryan missing from first squad since World Cup as Tony Popovic overhauls
3 sources·Updated September 18, 2026
Socceroos squad overhaul
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- ABC Sport AU·14h agoDoor not closed for Socceroos veteran despite another snub
Mat Ryan's Socceroos days are not over, coach Tony Popovic insists, despite the decorated captain being left out of his first squad since the World Cup.
Read at ABC Sport AU → - The West Sport·18h agoSocceroos stalwart axed for Brazil series
Socceroos captain Maty Ryan has been left out of Tony Popovic's squad for Australia's first games since the World Cup.
Read at The West Sport → - 7NEWS Australia·18h agoSocceroos captain Mat Ryan missing from first squad since World Cup as Tony Popovic overhauls
The veteran’s career could be over, with coach Tony Popovic naming seven uncapped players for this month’s matches against powerhouse Brazil.
Read at 7NEWS Australia →
