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Australia Lose 1-0 to Mexico in World Cup Warm‑up

Published May 31, 2026 · Updated May 31, 2026 · The Guardian

In a friendly at the Rose Bowl, Australia were beaten 1-0 by Mexico, missing three good chances in a late comeback attempt.

Australia lost 1-0 to Mexico in a World Cup warm‑up match at the Rose Bowl Stadium. The Socceroos, coached by Tony Popovic, showed resilience and optimism but missed three chances to equalise in the second half. 78,479 fans watched as Mexico’s win adds pressure on Popovic to finalize his squad before the tournament begins in two weeks. newsbetting.cv

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