Will Riley McGree make the World Cup?: ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - May 25 | #FIFAWorldCup2026

A jolt has been sent through the Socceroos after Riley McGree limped off in Middlesbrough’s playoff final loss, with staff still awaiting the results of scans before they can determine next steps. The 27-year-old had shaped as a near-certain starter at the World Cup if fit, so, on the ground in Florida, ESPN’s Alex Hatzikostas and Joey Lynch discuss what his injury could mean. Nicholas D’Agostino’s withdrawal from camp with a leg injury also brings focus on the striking position. There’s supposed to be five or six players still coming into camp, but when Hatzi and Joey go through the list of names still absent, there’s not a lot of room for a nine among them. On the ground in Sarasota, meanwhile, Tony Popovic’s efforts to zero in on his final 26 players have taken another step forward, as the Socceroos staged a behind-closed-doors game against a local side on Sunday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices