‘This s**t’s hilarious’: USA pundit doubles down on Socceroos call as World Cup heat builds
A US soccer pundit is facing backlash for his dismissive comments about the Australian national team ahead of their World Cup match. The Socceroos recently gained momentum following a surprise victory against Turkiye.
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Captures the cultural tension and media narrative surrounding international sports rivalries during the World Cup.
FOOTBALL ‘This s**t’s hilarious’: USA pundit doubles down on Socceroos call as World Cup heat builds Socceroos make a statement vs Turkey! | 01:29 Dane Heverin and Max Laughton from Fox Sports June 15th, 2026 7:00 pm US pundit Mike Grella has gone after Australia again, after being ripped for his silly pre-World Cup tournament comments about the Socceroos.
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