Socceroos 2026 FIFA Series Socceroos V Cameroon / Curacao

[giggler99]

Couple of Socceroos friendlies as part of the 2026 FIFA Series, A good test to see how our players are faring in the lead up to the World Cup and what Popovic has up his sleeves. Who are you looking forward to see play? Are Cameroon and Curacao a good test? What are we expecting from these matches?

FIFA Series Game 1

Australia V Cameroon

Date:
Friday 27th March

Time:
8:10pm AESDT, 7:10pm AEST, 7:40pm ACSDT, 5:10pm AWST

Venue:
Accor Stadium, Sydney

Broadcast: Channel 10, 10 HD Streaming: Paramount Plus




FIFA Series Game 2

Australia V Curacao

Date:
Tuesday 31st March

Time:
8:10pm AESDT, 7:10pm AEST, 7:40pm ACSDT, 5:10pm AWST

Venue:
AMMI Park, Melbourne

Broadcast: Channel 10, 10 HD Streaming: Paramount Plus


Socceroos Squad:

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Name​	Current Club, Country​	‘A’ Caps (Goals)​	Junior Club (Member Federation/Country)​
Patrick BEACH​	Melbourne City, Australia​	1 (0)​	Mt Druitt Rangers / Football NSW​
Aziz BEHICH​	Melbourne City, Australia​	81 (3)​	Meadow Park SC / Football VIC​
Jordan BOS​	Feyenoord, Netherlands​	23 (2)​	Hoppers Crossing SC / Football VIC​
Martin BOYLE​	Hibernian, Scotland​	40 (10)​	Lewis United FC / Montrose FC (Scotland)​
Cameron BURGESS​	Swansea City, Wales​	23 (0)​	ECU Joondalup / Football West​
Alessandro CIRCATI​	Parma Calcio 1913, Italy​	9 (0)​	Perth SC / Football West​
Milos DEGENEK​	Apoel FC, Cyprus​	54 (1)​	Blacktown City FC / Football NSW​
Jason GERIA​	Albirex Niigata, Japan​	11 (0)​	Weston Molonglo Football Club / Capital Football​
Lucas HERRINGTON​	Colorado Rapids, USA​	0 (0)​	Toowong FC / Football QLD​
Ajdin HRUSTIC​	Heracles Almelo, Netherlands​	34 (4)​	Heatherton United SC / Football VIC​
Nestory IRANKUNDA​	Watford, England​	11 (3)​	Adelaide Croatia Raiders / Football SA​
Jacob ITALIANO​	Grazer AK, Austria​	2 (0)​	Inglewood United / Football West​
Paul IZZO​	Randers FC, Denmark​	4 (0)​	Campbelltown City SC / Football SA​
Deni JURIC​	Wisla Plock, Poland​	0 (0)​	Hurstville Zagreb FC / Football NSW​
Fran KARACIC​	NK Osijek, Croatia​	15 (1)​	NK Lokomotiva / Croatia​
Awer MABIL​	CD Castellón, Spain​	35 (9)​	Playford City / Football SA​
Connor METCALFE​	St Pauli FC, Germany​	32 (1)​	South Cardiff FC / Northern NSW Football​
Riley McGREE​	Middlesbrough, England​	33 (1)​	Gawler Eagles / Football SA​
Aiden O’NEILL​	New York City, USA​	27 (0)​	University of Queensland Football Club / Football QLD​
Paul OKON‑ENGSTLER​	Sydney FC, Australia​	2 (0)​	Marconi Stallions / Football NSW​
Alexander ROBERTSON​	Cardiff City, Wales​	2 (0)​	Hakoah FC / Football NSW​
Mathew RYAN​	Levante UD, Spain​	101 (0)​	Blacktown City / Football NSW​
Ante SUTO​	Hibernian, Scotland​	0 (0)​	Croatia Zmijavci / Croatia​
Kai TREWIN​	New York City, USA​	2 (0)​	Gungahlin United / Football ACT​
Nishan VELUPILLAY​	Melbourne Victory, Australia​	5 (3)​	Dandenong City / Football VIC​
Patrick YAZBEK​	Nashville SC, USA​	8 (0)​	Austral Soccer Club / Football NSW​

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[Dixie Flatline]

Going to the Curacao game. TBH, it's crept up on me. Completely forgot about the fact I'd bought tickets to go to the game until I received the email reminder about it last week.

 

[ExchangeStatMan]

Going to the Curacao game. TBH, it's crept up on me. Completely forgot about the fact I'd bought tickets to go to the game until I received the email reminder about it last week.

Based on your location, I’m assuming your coming up from Melbourne for the game?

 

[Dixie Flatline]

Based on your location, I’m assuming your coming up from Melbourne for the game?

Not going to the Sydney game. Only the one in Melbourne.

 

[ExchangeStatMan]

Not going to the Sydney game. Only the one in Melbourne.

Thinking of going to the Cameroon v Socceroos game. Only reason is to see Mbeumo. For the Socceroos, very look forward to Irankunda and Riley McGree who has been on a bit of a heater with Middlesbrough in the Championship.

I see Curacao have Chong who is now playing for Sheffield United, ex-Man United player. Any idea if its a 2 for 1 scheme? Noticing there are 2 games on the same day at the same venue.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

Thinking of going to the Cameroon v Socceroos game. Only reason is to see Mbeumo. For the Socceroos, very look forward to Irankunda and Riley McGree who has been on a bit of a heater with Middlesbrough in the Championship.

I see Curacao have Chong who is now playing for Sheffield United, ex-Man United player. Any idea if its a 2 for 1 scheme? Noticing there are 2 games on the same day at the same venue.

Yes, I believe tickets entitle entry to watch both games being played on the day, not just the Socceroos game.

 

[ExchangeStatMan]

Well thats my Friday night plans sorted. No Mbeumo and Id rather stay home.

 

[GOALden Hawk]

Few surprises in the line up!

 

[GOALden Hawk]

Herrington started well for an 18 year old CB. Bos and Italiano ok as well. Boyle and Juric barely touched it.

 

[The Sultan]

is this a friendly or does it have some meaning ?

 

[GOALden Hawk]

Friendly. But strangely it will go to penalties if it’s a draw after 90 minutes.

 

[Pres]

Herrington the big highlight that half. Looked composed beyond his years. Not a lot else to get excited about tbh

 

[GOALden Hawk]

Typical haram Poppa ball for the most part.

 

[GOALden Hawk]

But agree Herrington looks very assured. I think we were trying to move it a bit faster but the constant fouls are stopping any momentum. Italiano is nice and direct. Missing Toure up front, and Boyle just looks past it sadly.

 

[GOALden Hawk]

0.02 to 0.19 xG in the first half, peak Poppa ball

 

[Burtonsgottago]

Curacao? Why are we playing Curacao? Wasn’t San Marino available?

 

[The Sultan]

boo

 

[giggler99]

Crap penalty taken

 

[AJ_2000]

Terrible penalty....

 

[The Sultan]

GOAL!!!

 

[GOALden Hawk]

Nice work. Clearly we are miles better when Irankunda is on the field.

 

[GOALden Hawk]

Well that’s the blueprint isn’t it. Play defensive football for the most part, stay compact and look to score as the game opens up late.

Herrington a huge plus, 18 year old looking comfortable on debut is very exciting. Bos and Irankunda can make things happen. Still need a striker (hopefully Toure) and the MF is a bit bland, but Irvine to return there.

 

[RedOrWhite]

Well that’s the blueprint isn’t it. Play defensive football for the most part, stay compact and look to score as the game opens up late.

Herrington a huge plus, 18 year old looking comfortable on debut is very exciting. Bos and Irankunda can make things happen. Still need a striker (hopefully Toure) and the MF is a bit bland, but Irvine to return there.

Agree with you for the most part.

Herrington was a big Bos too but we already knew he was good. I still don't like 3 at the back, but it can just about work if we let Bos get really high.

Midfield is a concern, but that's been the case since Mooy retired.

Irankunda is the talisman now, we lack penetration without him. Hopefully Toure is ready for the WC to play alongside him.

 

[giggler99]

Bos the boss gives us the win with this nicely timed goal.

 

[Cromulant]

Curacao? Why are we playing Curacao? Wasn’t San Marino available?

One made the world cup.....