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Dropped Socceroos Mat Ryan and Jackson Irvine Discuss Life on the Bench

Maty Ryan and Jackson Irvine accepted demotions as Patrick Beach’s emergence gives Australia a younger look in goal and midfield, officials said.

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Even from the sidelines, the leadership of Mat Ryan and Jackson Irvine will likely be as important as ever as the Socceroos turn their attention to Paraguay.
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Devastated Socceroos captain ‘hurting’ after World Cup axing

Mat Ryan has revealed a heart to heart conversation he had with coach Tony Popovic.

·Australia
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The West AustralianThe West Australian
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Skipper Ryan 'hurting' over Socceroos omission

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic overlooked Maty Ryan for Patrick Beach at this World Cup and Australia's captain isn't...

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Dropped Socceroos Mat Ryan and Jackson Irvine discuss life on the bench

Even from the sidelines, the leadership of Mat Ryan and Jackson Irvine will likely be as important as ever as the Socceroos turn their attention to Paraguay.

·Australia
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Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
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‘Gut feeling’: Ryan reveals Popovic’s reasons for World Cup axing

The Socceroos skipper, along with teammate Jackson Irvine, have spoken publicly for the first time since Tony Popovic’s decision to demote them to the bench.

·North Sydney, Australia
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‘Hadn’t done anything wrong’: Dropped Aussie captain still ‘hurting’ after ‘gut feeling’ call

Ryan mystery solved as ‘hurting’ Socceroos legend reveals brutal reason for WC axe

·Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
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