Let’s bring you up to speed on what the Socceroos have been up to since the World Cup.
Short answer: not much. We are at the very start of the new cycle, though, so that’s to be expected.
They’ve played three games this year - two against Ecuador, a 3-1 win and a 2-0 defeat, and also a 2-0 loss to Argentina in China.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold.Credit: Getty
This match was arranged not only to give Australia a strong opponent to test themselves against, but also to get an early taste of the next World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026.
The Mexicans play a lot of games north of the border, and usually, their fans are very vocal, even away from home. The word is a crowd of around 50,000 to 60,000 people is expected for this one in Texas.
After this, by the way, the Socceroos have two games in London next month - against England and New Zealand - and then begin World Cup qualifying for 2026 in November with a clash against either Bangladesh or the Maldives on November 16, and then Palestine away on November 21.
