Nestory Irankunda is Australia’s most dynamic player. Logic would suggest that he should start World Cup games, but according to the team, it’s not that simple.

Nestory Irankunda is Australia’s most dynamic player. Logic would suggest that he should start World Cup games, but according to the team, it’s not that simple.

Omar Abdulkadir Artan was one of 52 match officials listed for the World Cup, and the first ever from Somalia. But he hasn’t been allowed into the USA.

Omar Abdulkadir Artan was one of 52 match officials listed for the World Cup, and the first ever from Somalia. But he hasn’t been allowed into the USA.

Cameron Devlin’s season with Heart of Midlothian ended in a shattering defeat and an ugly pitch invasion. World Cup duty with the Socceroos is helping mask the pain.

Cameron Devlin’s season with Heart of Midlothian ended in a shattering defeat and an ugly pitch invasion. World Cup duty with the Socceroos is helping mask the pain.

The introduction of the mandatory breaks – even if the weather is relatively cool – looks set to be a defining feature of this World Cup. On the early evidence, it works beautifully for Australia.

The introduction of the mandatory breaks – even if the weather is relatively cool – looks set to be a defining feature of this World Cup. On the early evidence, it works beautifully for Australia.

Tony Popovic says he got everything he wanted out of Australia’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their final pre-World Cup warm-up. Fans probably wanted a little bit more, though.

Tony Popovic says he got everything he wanted out of Australia’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their final pre-World Cup warm-up. Fans probably wanted a little bit more, though.