Tony Popovic was named as the new coach of Australia on Monday, three days after the shock resignation of Graham Arnold in the wake of the team's poor start to the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Tony Popovic is set to become the next Socceroos manager as Football Australia closes in on finalising Graham Arnold's replacement.

Football Australia appointed former Crystal Palace defender Tony Popovic the new Socceroos coach on Monday, tasking him with rescuing their faltering World Cup qualifying campaign.Popovic won 58 caps for the Socceroos and enjoyed a successful playing career with Sydney United,

Tony Popovic has inked a two-year contract to coach the Socceroos with the aim of reviving their ailing 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.

Tony Popovic has been named as the new head coach of the Socceroos by Football Australia. The 51-year-old will replace previous manager and former international teammate Graham Arnold, who stepped down from the role on Friday after a difficult start to the third round of World Cup qualifying.

Tony Popovic has won the race to take over as Socceroos coach, unveiled just days after Graham Arnold stepped down from the role.