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Tony Popovic happy as Australia land cooler World Cup venues on west coast
- Socceroos will open Group D against a European qualifier at Vancouver's BC Place on June 12, 2026.
- Next, they will play the U.S. in Seattle before finishing the group in San Francisco Bay Area.
- Coach Tony Popovic notes cooler conditions and planning for training, travel, and base camps.
- FIFA lists 16 potential bases in the western region for team base camps.
- Australia aims to dodge North American heat by using Pacific Northwest venues.
- Group D includes co-host United States and Paraguay, with a playoff European qualifier.
- Socceroos will prepare with planning on pre-camps and friendly matches in June.
- FIFA base-camp brochure mentions bases like Vancouver, Seattle, Portland and San Diego among options.
- Popovic emphasizes staff experience and confidence in readying for World Cup conditions.
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