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SEVEN Uncapped Players & No Mat Ryan: Socceroos Squad to Face Brazil Analysed

September 18, 2026·24 min
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SOCCEROOS SQUAD REVIEW 🇦🇺 David Weiner and Jake Rosengarten break down Tony Popovic’s new-look squad for Australia’s blockbuster double-header against Brazil in Townsville and Brisbane.With seven uncapped players selected and ten members of Australia’s World Cup squad missing, the pair discuss the biggest inclusions and omissions, Mat Ryan’s absence and the exciting young attackers entering the national-team picture.They also predict the starting XI, examine how the Socceroos could approach Brazil and consider whether Popovic can get the best out of Australia’s emerging generation ahead of the Asian Cup.00:00 Socceroos squad reaction00:32 Seven uncapped players and ten World Cup omissions00:57 Australia’s exciting new attacking options02:15 The attackers who missed selection04:24 How must the Socceroos’ style evolve?07:05 Predicting Australia’s starting XI against Brazil10:18 Mat Ryan’s controversial omission11:06 Patrick Beach and Australia’s goalkeepers13:20 Australia’s emerging defensive depth15:05 Alexander Robertson earns his recall16:13 Midfield options and unlucky omissions17:55 Riley McGree’s importance to Australia19:22 Is Popovic the right coach for this generation?20:56 Why the Brazil series is a massive opportunity

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