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Souttar is aiming to return from an Achilles injury in time for the World Cup in 2026.
Souttar recovered from an ACL rupture during the 2022 World Cup and now faces a new challenge.
Head coach Tony Popovic is guiding Souttar’s comeback, drawing on his own late-career experiences.
Souttar arrived in Florida early for pre-tournament training to rebuild his fitness.
Souttar is seen as a foundational backline piece for Australia when fit.
Souttar’s leadership includes speaking up after Australia’s 2023 Asian Cup exit actions.
Souttar’s height aids defensive solidity and aerial battles for the Socceroos.
Popovic believes Souttar brings presence, aura, and leadership to World Cup duties.
Souttar’s return is framed as part of Australia’s broader World Cup bid and strategy.

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Mexico faces Australia in a Rose Bowl tune-up as Aguirre finalizes his World Cup roster decisions before June 1.
Gutierrez is pressing to secure a starting XI role, leveraging his rising form since joining from Chicago Fire FC.
Luis Romo could become a key man, capable of shifting from defense to midfield and driving the attack when needed.
Álvarez’s role remains unsettled, with options like Lira offering a cleaner on-ball alternative in midfield.
Australia’s camp in Florida and their World Cup timeline add pressure for Mexico to perform against a capable opponent.
Santiago Giménez is under the spotlight as he seeks to reassert his status after a quiet spell in Europe.
Giménez’s continued role could influence El Tri’s attack setup ahead of the World Cup opener.
Guerra and Aguirre’s tactical decisions loom large as the squad trims to 26 for the World Cup.
The Rose Bowl encounter doubles as a test of El Tri’s rest defense and ability to convert possession into danger.
Gutierrez, Romo, and Giménez feature as central figures in El Tri’s evolving build-up plan.

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Popovic will finalise the 26-man World Cup squad after the Mexico friendly in Los Angeles.
Cristian Volpato joined the squad, adding a late layer of intrigue to the selection picture.
Goalkeeper selection remains tight, with four keepers in camp and Ryan to play behind a settled backline if possible.
Volpato’s versatility could influence midfield and forward line decisions for Turkey’s opener.
Coach Popovic signals that minutes for fringe players may come to test who makes the 26.
Volpato’s arrival reduces certainty for fringe players like Volpato’s peers, heightening selection pressure.
The match doubles as a test against elite opposition ahead of a 48-team World Cup format.
Popovic aims to build connections among players ahead of the group stage.
Two warm-up weekends, including a next clash with Switzerland, could decide key roles.
The World Cup opener for Australia is set for June 14 against Turkey in the group stage.

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