Ex-Palace defender Popovic named Australia coach

Former Crystal Palace defender Tony Popovic has been named Australia's caput coach pursuing nan resignation of Graham Arnold.

Arnold stepped down past Friday aft six years successful nan domiciled pursuing a daze 1-0 location conclusion against Bahrain and a tie against Indonesia successful World Cup qualifying earlier successful September.

Those results person near Australia 5th successful nan Asia standings, pinch only nan apical 2 teams automatically qualifying for nan 2026 World Cup.

The 51-year-old, who played 58 times for nan Socceroos, has signed a two-year deal.

"It's a domiciled that comes pinch awesome responsibility, and I'm profoundly grateful for nan opportunity," said Popovic.

"This is undoubtedly a very proud infinitesimal for myself and my family. To beryllium entrusted pinch guiding our nationalist squad is simply a privilege I do not return lightly."

Popovic spent 5 years pinch Crystal Palace earlier leaving successful 2006.

He played for nan Socceroos successful nan 2006 World Cup and has coached successful Australia, Turkey and Greece since retiring successful 2008.

Australia big China successful Adelaide connected 10 October successful their adjacent World Cup qualifier.