Jubilant fans pack Federation Square to celebrate Socceroos' World Cup win
Thousands of fans filled Melbourne's Federation Square after the Australian national team, the Socceroos, beat Turkiye at the World Cup. ABC reports the celebrations were a symbol of a new chapter for Australian football.
ABC News Australia reports that Melbourne's iconic Federation Square turned green and gold after the Socceroos defeated Turkiye in their World Cup group match. Diverse and youthful crowds gathered before giant screens to watch the game.
The win significantly improved Australia's chances of advancing to the next round. Coach Tony Popovic told ABC the team's attacking play was built on a tactical pattern developed during pre-tournament preparation.
The Victoria state government laid on extra public-transport services for the celebrations, while Football Australia opened additional ticket-sales windows to meet rising demand for the remainder of the tournament.
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