The trainer Matthew Smith is confident that greater achievements await talented mare Idle Flyer post her dominant display in the Group 2 $300,000 Emancipation Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday.
“Idel Flyer is a big mare and was only second-up today,” Smith said.
“She had a little setback earlier in his preparation which just held us up a bit but she is fine now.”There’s more improvement come from her and she will be at her peak in two weeks.”
Idle Flyer has been entered by Smith into the Group 1 $1 million Queen of the Turf Stakes (1600m) at Royal Randwick during Day Two of The Championships on April 11, and her Rosehill run positions her as a leading mare for the prestigious contest.
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Backed in to $1.90 favourite status, Idle Flyer prolonged Zac Lloyd’s hot streak in the Golden Slipper carnival with a explosive finishing burst that reeled in Blindedbythelight ($26) by three-quarters of a length, while Firestorm ($19) was a further length adrift in third.
Lloyd, who claimed a treble the week before encompassing the Golden Slipper victory on Guest House, rode three winners at Rosehill on Saturday, notably the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes on Belle Cheval. He was at his peak aboard Idle Flyer.
“I was worried at the 500m, she just dropped the bit,” Lloyd said.”But she was in a very tight position the whole race, horses aren’t the happiest in that position.
“I knew had a lapful of horse and she was just starting to go through her gears. I just needed the horse in front of me to quicken another 25 metres and just allow that horse on the outside to drop off.
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“For her to still quicken through there, find a gap and be strong late is a real credit to her.”
On Idle Flyer, Lloyd again left Billy Egan, Blindedbythelight’s jockey, in the runner-up position for consecutive races.
In the race immediately before, Lloyd withstood a protest to secure the Vinery Stakes on Belle Cheval from Egan on After Summer.
“When I got outside Billy I said ‘you must hate me today,’” Lloyd said after his win on Idle Flyer.
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Bred from Arrowfield Stud’s premier sire Dundeel, Idle Flyer fetched $70,000 when acquired by Smith at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale. The Emancipation Stakes provided her seventh career win in 14 attempts, elevating her earnings above $570,000.
“It’s great to have a good horse like her in the stable,” Smith said. “She’s an outstanding mare, you just don’t get them like this very often.
Visit top betting sites to view betting markets for the race in the Queen of the Turf Stakes.
The Honkai Star Rail 4.3 codes can be redeemed to obtain free Stellar Jades, Credits, and other lucrative resources. HoYoverse drops quite a few of them each patch, allowing players to accumulate enough materials to summon and build the new characters. To obtain the freebies, Trailblazer must complete the redemption method via any official method.
This article further lists all the active codes from Honkai Star Rail 4.3.
All active Honkai Star Rail 4.3 redeem codes
Here are all the active codes from the Honkai Star Rail 4.3 update, along with their rewards:
The list will be updated with more codes once we discover them. Make sure to redeem them all at the earliest to avoid missing out. The codes usually remain active for a limited time.
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You can redeem any active Honkai Star Rail code using either the in-game feature or the official webpage. Pick whichever method is more feasible:
How to redeem on the official webpage
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Sol Ruca rode a wave of massive success to become the new women’s intercontinental champion on Sunday at Clash in Italy as she defeated Becky Lynch.
It was a rematch from their brief bout at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Lynch had pushed referee Jessica Carr in front of her as Ruca nailed a Sol Snatcher. Carr called for a disqualification on Lynch, giving Ruca the win. But it didn’t do what either of them had hoped. Ruca didn’t prove herself enough in “The Man’s” eyes while Lynch was hoping to move on from the rising star.
Sol Ruca celebrates her win during Clash in Italy at Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy, on May 31, 2026.(Andrew Timms/WWE)
SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis booked a rematch with the Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the line. Ruca stepped up and delivered in a big way.
Lynch tried to get inside Ruca’s head as much as she could. The trash talking, pushing Carr into the ropes to knock Ruca down and even attempting a Sol Snatcher herself were not enough to slow down Ruca.
Sol Ruca performs a Sol Snatcher on Becky Lynch during Clash in Italy at Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy, on May 31, 2026.(Rich Freeda/WWE)
As the match came to an end, Ruca hit a Sol Snatcher out of nowhere to crush Lynch and end her reign as the women’s intercontinental champion.
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It was the first major win for Ruca since she joined the main roster. She defeated Bayley on Saturday Night’s Main Event back in December when John Cena specifically chose her to be on the card. She’s been one of the top prospects on NXT and has now made a major impact on the WWE roster.
Becky Lynch wrestles Sol Ruca during Clash in Italy at Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy, on May 31, 2026.(Andrew Timms/WWE)
Lynch’s reign ends after 43 days. She won the title back at WrestleMania 42, which made her the first three-time women’s intercontinental champion since the belt was introduced.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
England came out as 3-2 winners over World XI in the 20th anniversary of the charity match.
20:53, 31 May 2026Updated 21:08, 31 May 2026
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England came out as 3-2 winners over World XI in Soccer Aid 2026, with Wayne Rooney, Angry Ginge, Jermain Defoe and Nabhaan Rizwan among the standout performers.
Defoe was on the scoresheet twice, as he became the leading scorer in the event’s history.
Both teams had the chance to take the lead in the first half, forcing saves from former professional goalkeepers Joe Hart and Edwin Van der Sar. But it was actor Damson Idris who gave England the lead before half-time.
Replays showed that he may have been in an offside position when the ball was played, but he made no mistake by lifting the ball above the goalkeeper and into the side netting. With no VAR in place, the goal stood.
Things usually get more interesting going into the second half, with celebrities replacing professionals in goal. For England, it was Joe Marler in the sticks, with Chris O’Dowd for World XI.
It was O’Dowd who was beaten first, when Jermain Defoe lifted the ball over him and into the back of the net to make it 2-0 to England. It was the same outcome just a minute or so later, with Defoe making it 3-0.
Michael Essien reduced the deficit with what was his final touch of the ball with a great goal into the bottom corner. Tim Cahill made it a nervy end for England, making it 3-2 with a good header.
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But, England were able to see it out to take their second title in three years.
Here’s how we scored the players…
England
Joe Hart – Produced a good couple of saves from Rizwan early in the first half. 7
Owen Cooper – Didn’t look out of place, despite being the youngest ever player in Soccer Aid history. Did brilliantly to tackle Berbatov in the penalty area – although could have conceded a penalty. 7.5
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Angry Ginge – Looked pretty solid at the back alongside Lescott., saved Joe Marler’s blushes in the second half. 8
Joleon Lescott – Did have some problems in the early stages against Rizwan, good defending to deny Nitro at the back post. 6.5
Sam Thompson – Lasted 20 minutes, but wasn’t really noticeable – if that’s a good or bad thing is anyone’s guess. 6
Jack Wilshere – Helped to contol the midfield for England – even if he didn’t get a lot of help. 7
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Tom Grennan – Not as good as last year, where he impressed, but still tried to get involved – almost got a touch on Defoe’s first goal. 6.5
Damson Idris – Looked quick, took his goal well, although there was more than a slight hint of offside. 7
Wayne Rooney – Showed his vision and quality with his throughballs to get teammates in on goal, hit the post when through on goal. 8
Toni Duggan – Got in behind once or twice, was replaced just over the half an hour mark. 7
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Jermain Defoe – Two brilliant finishes within a few minutes to make it 2 and 3 for England. 8
Tom Hiddlestone – Didn’t really get involved in the 20 or so minutes he was on the pitch.6
Jade Moore – Played a brilliant ball for Jermain Defoe’s first goal. 7
GK Barry – Her first involvement saw her distracted by the adulation of the crowd and let the ball go out of play for a throw-in. 5
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Joe Marler – Was saved from embarrassment by a goal-line clearance by Angry Ginge. Brought a smile to his defender’s face with his antics, get an extra .5 for entertainment. 7.5
Danny Dyer – Not involved too much – 6
Theo Walcott – Was denied a couple of times by Chris O’Dowd – 6.5
Sean Wright-Phillips – Set up Theo Walcott for a good chance. 6.5
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Jill Scott – Helped to control the midfield when England came under pressure. 7
Olly Murs – Amazing to see him on the pitch after the Into the Unknown Challenge. 6
Jack Whitehall – Did well to get on the pitch, considering he was in Budapest supporting Arsenal last night. 6
Chloe Burrows – Played a great ball through for Walcott in a penalty shout for England. only on for around 10 minutes. 6.5
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Alex Brooker – Wasn’t on for long, coming onto the pitch with 5 minutes to play. N/A
Paddy McGuinness – Came on for the final couple of minutes for his 10th cap. N/A
World XI
Edwin Van Der Sar – Great save to tip Wayne Rooney’s shot onto the post when one-on-one. 7
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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau – Was substituted after 22 minutes. 6
Nemanja Matic – Tried to get forward in the second half ad World XI looked for a way back in the game. 6
Richard Gadd – 6
Jordi Alba – . 7
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Jen Beattie – Was replaced after 30 minutes. 6
Dermot Kennedy – 6
Behzinga – 6
Michael Essien – Looked to control the game early, and scored a great goal before being substituted. 7
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Nabhaan Rizwan – Looked very dangerous in front of goal, was denied by a great Joe Hart save in the first half. 8
Dimitar Berbatov – Heavily involved in World XI’s attacks, but became pretty frustrated with some challenges. 7
Nitro – Got in a good position at the back post, but was denied by Joleon Lescott. 6
Ali Krieger – 6
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Chris O’Dowd – Theo Walcott will be happy to see the back of him, after a couple of good saves. 7.5
Nicky Byrne – 6
Tim Cahill – Made it 3-2 with a smart header. 7
Maisie Adam– Was denied a goal by the clearance from Angry Ginge after a mistake from Marler. 6.5
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Lukas Podolski – Had the chance to reduce the deficit, but hit the post. 7
Molly McCann – Unsusprisingly wasn’t afraid to be physical, but did manage to keep Tom Grennan pretty quiet. 6.5
Simon Neil – 6
Leonardo Bonucci – 6
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TBJZL – N/A
Frankie Dettori – Was only on for a few minutes. N/A
Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package
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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.
Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.
Javier Aguirre announced today Mexico’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, in which they will be one of the host nations.
There are no surprises in El Vasco’s 26-man squad, but Guillermo Ochoa’s inclusion in goal stands out as he prepares to play in his sixth World Cup.
Mexico begins its World Cup campaign on June 11 against South Africa. Later, in the group stage, it must face South Korea (June 19) and the Czech Republic (June 25)
WWE Clash in Italy 2026 witnessed a gigantic rematch between Brock Lesnar & Oba Femi. The Beast Incarnate defeated the Ruler in this showdown and proved his domination in the squared circle.
However, it took seven F5s for the Mayor of Suplex City to put down the former NXT Champion. At WrestleMania 42, Oba Femi defeated the Beast in a squash match. Post this, Lesnar announced his retirement and left the company.
Thanks for the submission!
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On the May 18 episode of Monday Night RAW, Lesnar returned and destroyed Femi. The attack set the stage for a rematch between them at Clash in Italy.
The fans of Beast Incarnate are happy with his victory, particularly after Lesnar came out of retirement to teach Femi a lesson.
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In this article are four reasons why Oba Femi lost to the Beast at the Clash in Italy Premium Live event.
#4. To set up a rubber match
Clash in Italy 2026 was the second match between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi. After defeating the Ruler, the Mayor of Suplex City trash-talked with Femi from ringside, affirming that his victory had equalized the scores between them.
With this, Lesnar signifies that Femi once defeated him at WrestleMania, and now the Beast has defeated him at the international Premium Live event. This means that both stars have one victory over each other.
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The Beast’s words subtly confirm that WWE is planning for a third match between them, potentially at SummerSlam 2026. So, to set up the trilogy match, Lesnar’s victory was necessary at the international show.
Setting the stage for a third match could be a possible reason for Oba Femi’s defeat at the recent show.
#3. Brock Lesnar needed this victory
Brock Lesnar came out of retirement to contest in a rematch with Oba Femi. This rematch was more than a World title match for the Beast as he was seeking revenge for the Ruler after he retired at the Showcase of Immortals.
This proves that Lesnar was in a must-win situation in this rematch at Clash in Italy 2026. As the Mayor of Suplex City needed the win, WWE preferred to book Lesnar as the winner, resulting in Oba Femi losing at the Italy PLE.
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#2. To move Oba Femi in a new direction
🚨 The brackets for the 2026 King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments have officially been unveiled.
Brock Lesnar defeating the Ruler at Clash in Italy 2026 has re-established the Beast’s domination in the Stamford-based promotion. This proves that Lesnar still has some gas left in the tank.
As the Mayor of Suplex City finally gets his redemption on the Ruler, he is likely to move in a new direction. Moving the former NXT Champion in a new direction could be another reason for his loss at Clash in Italy.
If Femi had defeated Lesnar twice, it might have repeated the same revenge storyline for Lesnar. With Brock’s victory, WWE can finally book the Nigerian star in a fresh direction. The Sports Entertainment juggernaut has already revealed the King of the Ring tournament bracket this year.
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WWE has included Femi in a qualifying match with Intercontinental Champion Penta. This signals that the company has already started booking Oba in the new direction.
#1. WWE wants Lesnar post-Clash in Italy, too
When Brock Lesnar attacked Oba Femi on Monday Night RAW, the Ruler asserted to retire the Beast again at Clash in Italy 2026. According to reports, Lesnar is expected to appear in WWE after the international Premium Live event.
This shows that WWE wants to book the Beast after his rematch with the Nigerian star. So, this could be another possible reason for Oba Femi’s loss at the latest show.
If Lesnar had lost to the former NXT Champion in this rematch, he could be forced to retire for the second time. However, the Stamford-based promotion has different plans, which lead to Brock’s victory and Femi’s loss in this high-profile bout.
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Rest, it will be interesting to see how things unfold after the Clash in Italy 2026. It remains to be seen when Brock Lesnar will appear next in WWE and whether Oba will defeat Penta to advance in the King of the Ring tournament on the red brand.
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Roman Reigns has been called the “Head of the Table” for a reason.
He was an undisputed WWE champion for years and leader of The Bloodline before he made his way back to the top of the company at WrestleMania 42, defeating CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Since the win, Jacob Fatu has been the biggest thorn in his side. Fatu made clear he wanted everything that Reigns had. Reigns’ win over Fatu at Backlash earlier this month wasn’t enough. He challenged Reigns to Tribal Combat at Clash in Italy – a match meant to put Reigns’ title of “Tribal Chief” on the line.
Roman Reigns delivers a spear to Jacob Fatu during Clash in Italy at Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy, on May 31, 2026.(Andrew Timms/WWE)
Reigns had already dispatched challengers to his place in his family when it came to Tribal Combat. Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa both tried and failed over the years. Reigns was trying to make sure that Fatu would never challenge him again in an effort to “domesticate” him. One of the strategies was to eliminate Fatu’s use of the Tongan Death Grip – a move that Fatu has pulled out over and over again.
Reigns used a toolbox to crush Fatu’s hand and, for a moment, keep the use of the Tongan Death Grip at bay. It would take way more than that to keep Fatu down. Reigns knew he needed to dig deep. He speared Fatu through a barricade, trampling security members in the process.
Jacob Fatu prepares for his match during Clash in Italy at Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy, on May 31, 2026.(Rich Freeda/WWE)
He walked around the ring yelling that he didn’t need anyone’s help as he took off the turnbuckles. Fatu tried to hit another Tongan Death Grip but couldn’t synch it in. Reigns countered with a Superman Punch, but Fatu ate all of them. Reigns tried for a spear, but Fatu hit it on Reigns first.
Fatu hit a pop-up Samona Drop and then a moonsault. Still, he couldn’t pin Reigns. On the second pin attempt, Reigns hit a low blow on Fatu. The two men, leaving it all on the line, were gassed in the middle of the ring.
Reigns got up and smashed Fatu’s head on the exposed turnbuckle. Fatu was dazed and Reigns speared him through the table. Fatu got back up and Reigns hit one more spear. It was the last one he needed.
Livingston striker Tete Yengi and former Italy Under-21 winger Cristian Volpato have been named in Australia’s 26-man squad for the World Cup despite the uncapped duo being late additions to Tony Popovic’s pre-tournament training squad.
But 41-times capped Hibernian forward Martin Boyle is one of those who misses out.
Yengi had been loaned out by Livingston to Japanese club Machida Zelvia in January despite his parent club struggling to avoid relegation from the Scottish Premiership.
But the 25-year-old caught Popovic’s eye after scoring six goals in 22 appearances as his new side finished third in Japan’s East Region – and reached the final of the Asian Champions League.
Former Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Mat Ryan, now of Levante, and Melbourne City striker Mathew Leckie are poised to equal the national record by being selected for a fourth World Cup.
Former Dundee United left-back Aziz Behich, now of Melbourne, and former Hull City midfielder Jackson Irvine, now at St Pauli are on track to feature at their third.
Meanwhile, Heart of Midlothian midfielder Cammy Devlin and Aberdeen-born Leicester City centre-half Harry Souttar, whose brother John is in the Scotland squad, are among those chosen for their second.
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Also included are Swansea City centre-half Cameron Burgess, Watford winger Nestory Irankunda, Norwich City striker Mohamed Toure
Popovic said: “Some difficult decisions had to be made – that’s the nature of major tournaments.
“But it’s also a credit to all the players involved over the past few weeks who worked extremely hard during an extended and challenging pre-camp.”
Former Hearts defender Kye Rowles, now with DC United, had also been added late to the training squad but did not make the final selection.
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Australia face Switzerland in their final pre-tournament friendly on Saturday before opening their finals campaign against Turkey on 14 June.
The unbeaten sensation has since been linked to a number of different rivals, with it currently unknown whether he will remain at 140lbs or drop back down to lightweight, but now it is a super featherweight star that Stevenson has gone head-to-head with.
Look they starting already, This dude scream my name on every platform.. Lie and say he beat me up and ran me out the gym when Ian never run from nobody, I’m a man first gang Let’s get it https://t.co/aROQCHaHo0
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) May 31, 2026
After promising during the exchange that he would knock out Foster, Stevenson has since taken to social media as the rivalry continues to intensify.
“Tell his h*e a*s pick up the phone we could run it next…Don’t say he a 30 pounder either he talked his way here now let’s go…Boy gone wanna shake my hand after saying he ain’t shaking hands Foh let’s fight.
“Look they starting already, This dude scream my name on every platform.. Lie and say he beat me up and ran me out the gym when Ian never run from nobody, I’m a man first gang Let’s get it.”
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Stevenson is a good friend of Ford, who suffered the defeat to Foster, so he appears keen to try and avenge that loss for his fellow New Jersey native, but it remains unknown which weight class the potential fight would be contested in.
For his part, Foster said he would move to 140 to make it happen, but 135 would be a much more level playing field and a weight Stevenson should not struggle to make.
Former unified featherweight world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa suffered defeat in his comeback bout, dropping a decision to Ecuador’s Alexander Espinoza in Fort Lauderdale.
The 44-year-old Olympic gold medallist was fighting for the first time since his 2022 stoppage loss to Isaac Cruz and had previously shared the ring with elite names including Terence Crawford, Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis during a professional career that didn’t quite reach the levels his amateur success signalled it might.
This weekend, Gamboa touched the canvas once and ultimately lost a split decision to Espinoza, who now holds a record of 21-5-1.
Elsewhere on the card, fellow Cuban great Guillermo Rigondeaux returned to winning ways with a points victory over Chilean veteran Jose Velasquez. The two-time Olympic gold medallist controlled much of the eight-round contest as he continued his career resurgence at 45 years old.
The victory was Rigondeaux’s third since 2023, following a distinguished career including a famous win over Nonito Donaire and high-profile defeats against the likes of Vasiliy Lomachenko and John Riel Casimero.
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Defender Johan Vazquez scored a first-half goal and Mexico beat Australia 1-0 on Saturday night in a warm-up match for the World Cup.
On a corner kick taken by Alexis Vega, Vazquez connected with a header that went in past the right post of goalkeeper Mathew Ryan in the 27th minute.
Mexico extended its unbeaten streak to seven games this year and has not lost since Nov. 18, when it fell 2-1 to Paraguay in a friendly match in San Antonio.
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Mexico will open World Cup play June 11 against South Africa at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City. On the 18th, it will face South Korea in Guadalajara and close out the first round against Czechia on the 24th.
The Mexicans will have one last warm-up match next Thursday night in Toluca against Serbia.
Australia will open the tournament against Turkey on June 13 in Vancouver, British Columbia, then play the United States in Seattle on the 19th, and conclude the group stage against Paraguay on the 25th, in Santa Clara, California.
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The Australians last friendly match will be June 6, when they take on Switzerland at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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