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

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 6, 2026

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.

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