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The Socceroos ended their World Cup prep with a gritty 1-1 draw against Switzerland, showcasing flashes of brilliance but also exposing troubling patterns. Tete Yengi opened his international account with a goal off a clever pass from Cameron Burgess, while Nestory Irankunda emerged as the team’s most dangerous weapon — sparking debate over whether he’s better as a starter or substitute. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach made crucial saves, and young defender Lucas Herrington stepped up in a back-three lineup that also featured Harry Souttar, who captained the side and looked sharp. But the real concern? Australia’s slow starts — they conceded early, looked vulnerable, and couldn’t maintain momentum. Popovic has a week to fix this if they’re to make a deep run.

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