Arnold: No Fear of the Giants... We Believe in Surprises at the World Cup

Australian coach Graham Arnold confirmed that his team is capable of causing an upset in the World Cup if the players maintain the same focus and mentality they showed against Bolivia. He pointed out that believing in the ability to achieve something special is fundamental before entering any major tournament.

Arnold added that the name of the opponent should not intimidate the players, saying it doesn't matter if the opponent includes stars like Mbappe or Haaland, as matches are always played between 11 players against 11. All possibilities remain open if the team enters with the right mindset, emphasizing the need to instill this culture within the group.

He emphasized that fear is the primary enemy in such tournaments, urging his players to approach any team with confidence and courage. He pointed out that he wants the world to see that Australia has players who can match big teams like France, Norway, and Senegal in terms of quality and ambition.

He concluded his remarks by talking about his personal experience, saying that he lived in Iraq and became a part of it, which gave him a deeper understanding of football and the fighting mentality. He added that he asked his players to enter the field with the mentality of "Australians on the field," meaning with discipline and fighting until the end.