Schwarzer tips Socceroos for auto-qualification despite chaotic coach change 🇦🇺 Optus Sport Podcast

Graham Arnold out. Tony Popovic in. Legendary Aussie goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer heralds a new dawn for the Socceroos on the road to qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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[allanokeefe]

I'm not good at darts but if I throw enough at the board I'll eventually hit the bullseye...that is basically the same way I look at what Arnold achieved in Qatar.

[craigthegeckoman]

Schwarzer is a bit out of touch placing Saudi above Socceroos. Amazing how the media is playing down Muscat obviously not wanting the role, if he did they would have caretaken the next few games. Gonna be an exciting rough ride.

[Gregemio]

Can we please get Schwarzer back in Goals? WE MISS YOU BRO

[paulh]

I understand that many passionate Socceroos fans are feeling underwhelmed with this appointment.

However, as James Johnson stated in the press conference, there is a short turnaround time ⏲️ until the October WC Qualifying window 🪟 and so Football Australia 🇦🇺 ⚽️ needed to act quickly and swiftly to make this permanent appointment happen rather than having an interim coach stepping in after Graham Arnold's exit.

I agree that it hasn't been the best start to Round 3, but there's still enough time to turn this around and qualify automatically.

We've all got to back Poppa and get behind him rather than being all negative and glum. He'll come into the role with a fresh set of eyes 👀 and a new coaching philosophy.

Don't give up on the Socceroos now, people. They need our support 💪

[yoarchie]

Our best coach is in the premier league. Go ange!

[robertheuston]

There was only two people, Popa and Muscat.

[Steadysoldier]

Why are many Australian names are like Croatian?

[DeanSmith-dw]

We will never return to the world cup if we keep hiring A league coaches