Popovych: Australia looked lethargic, with heavy legs

The head coach of the Australian national team, Tony Popovych, commented on the 2026 World Cup match against the USA (0:2). "I don't know if it's the importance of the tournament, but we looked sluggish, with heavy legs. The USA was faster, stronger, won every faceoff and every rebound, and it's very difficult to gain momentum in those conditions. In addition, we missed two optional goals. In my opinion, the reaction of the team in the second half was simply outstanding. Despite all this noise here, playing against the host team, I believe that in the second half the players showed how good they are," the FIFA press service quotes Popovych as saying. Available for viewing on media.