Australia’s head coach Tony Popovic, looks on before a World Cup 2026 group C qualifier match against China held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/File)

Australia manager Tony Popovic greets players after an international friendly soccer game against Switzerland Saturday, June 6, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Australia’s head coach Tony Popovic, looks on before a World Cup 2026 group C qualifier match against China held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/File)

Australia’s head coach Tony Popovic, looks on before a World Cup 2026 group C qualifier match against China held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/File)

Australia manager Tony Popovic greets players after an international friendly soccer game against Switzerland Saturday, June 6, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Australia manager Tony Popovic greets players after an international friendly soccer game against Switzerland Saturday, June 6, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Australia coach Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension through early 2027 on the eve of his team’s World Cup opening match against Turkey on Saturday.