#64 – The Bigger Problems Behind the Socceroos’ World Cup Exit (feat. @DanielTalksFtbl)

<p>Australia’s World Cup run is over after a flat knockout exit against Egypt, and Graham, Ahmed and DanielTalksFtbl unpack where it went wrong.</p><p>The boys discuss Popovic’s defensive approach, the Patrick Beach substitution, Irankunda playing through the middle, the penalty shootout, and whether the Socceroos left too much out there.</p><p>From there, the conversation turns bigger picture: Australia’s lack of football identity, the cost of junior football, broken pathways, the missing National Youth League, the need for a proper second tier, and why promotion and relegation could matter for player development.</p><p>They also look ahead to the Asian Cup, including what Popovic needs to fix, Irankunda liking a post critical of Poppa's tactics, the need for a right wing back, and why the Socceroos should stop thinking like underdogs in Asia.</p>