CommBank Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic has made 11 changes for the upcoming matches against Venezuela and Colombia in the United States, selecting seven potential debutants and five Australian-based players.
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Jackson Irvine (St Pauli) headlines the inclusions in the 26-player squad, selected for the first time since March following his return from injury, alongside Riley McGree (Middlesbrough).
James Overy (Manchester United) and Deni Juric (Wisla Plock) receive their first Socceroos call ups. Jack Iredale (Hibernian) and Callum Elder (Derby County) are also among the European-based selections.
Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United) is the only capped A-League Men’s player chosen, joined by Sydney FC pair Paul Okon-Engstler and Al Hassan Toure, as well as Melbourne City duo Patrick Beach and Kai Trewin.
Popovic said the matches represented another important step on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
“It’s another opportunity to expand the depth and introduce players who have not yet been exposed to the Socceroos environment or senior international football,” Popovic said.
“We also welcome back some familiar faces, from Australia and abroad. I’ve had the chance to closely observe the opening rounds of the A-League season, and we believe this is the ideal time to integrate domestic players into the squad.
“We are delighted to be back in the United States to face strong South American opposition as we continue our preparations for the World Cup.”
The FIFA World Cup draw is scheduled to take place on December 5.
COMMBANK SOCCEROOS’ SQUAD l NOVEMBER FIFA MEN’S INTERNATIONAL WINDOW
NameCurrent Club, Country‘A’ Caps (Goals)Junior Club (Member Federation/Country)Max BALARDNAC Breda, Netherlands4 (1)Maccabi Hakoah FC / Football NSWPatrick BEACH (Gk)Melbourne City FC0Mt Druitt Rangers / Football NSWMartin BOYLEHibernian FC, Scotland38 (10)Lewis United FC / Montrose FC (Scotland)Cameron BURGESSSwansea, Wales21ECU Joondalup / Football WestNicholas D’AGOSTINOViking, Norway4Runaway Bay / Football QLDMilos DEGENEKFK TSC, Serbia52 (1)Blacktown City FC / Football NSWCameron DEVLINHearts, Scotland4Sutherland Sharks / Football NSWCallum ELDERDerby County, England1Manly United / Football NSWJason GERIAAlbirex Niigata, Japan10Weston Molonglo Football Club / Capital FootballCraig GOODWINAdelaide United FC31 (7)Munno Parra City / Football SANestory IRANKUNDAWatford, England9 (3)Adelaide Croatia Raiders / Football SAJack IREDALEHibernian, Scotland0ECU Joondalup / Football WestJackson IRVINESt Pauli, Germany78 (14)Ringwood City / Football VictoriaPaul IZZO (Gk)Randers FC, Denmark3Campbelltown City SC / Football SADeni JURICWisla Plock, Poland0Hurstville Zagreb FC / Football NSWRiley McGREEMiddlesbrough, Scotland31 (1)Gawler Eagles / Football SAConnor METCALFESt Pauli, Germany30 (1)South Cardiff FC / Northern NSW FootballLewis MILLERBlackburn Rovers, England17 (1)Pittwater RSL FC / Football NSWPaul OKON-ENGSTLERSydney FC0Marconi Stallions / Football NSWAiden O’NEILLNew York City FC, USA25University of Queensland Football Club / Football QLDJames OVERYManchester United, England0Perth Glory /Football WestKye ROWLESDC United, USA27 (1)Palm Beach SC / Football QLDMat RYAN (Gk)Levante UD, Spain101Blacktown City / Football NSWAl Hassan TOURESydney FC0Croydon Kings / Football SAMohamed TOURERanders FC, Denmark6 (2)Croydon Kings / Football SAKai TREWINMelbourne City FC0Gungahlin United / Football ACT
MATCH DETAILS
Venezuela v CommBank Socceroos
Date: Friday, 14 November (local)
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas
Kick-off: 8pm local/1pm AEDT (Saturday, November 15)
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Broadcast: 10, 10.com.au, Paramount+
Colombia v CommBank Socceroos
Date: Tuesday, November 18 (local)
Venue: Citi Field, Queens, New York
Kick-off: 8pm local/12pm AEDT (Wednesday, November 19)
Tickets: Click here for Tickets
Broadcast: Paramount+
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