New Socceroos coach Popovic confident in saving bid to reach World Cup

Tony Popovic has been appointed as the new head coach of the Australian men's national football team. /CFP

Former Crystal Palace defender Tony Popovic insisted Monday there is plenty of time to save Australia's faltering 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, after he was appointed the new head coach of the Socceroos.

The 51-year-old took over from Graham Arnold, who stepped down last week