Football Australia on Monday announced that Tony Popovic would be the next coach of the men’s national team, days after Graham Arnold stepped down in the middle of the World Cup qualifying campaign. “Popovic assumes responsibility for the men’s national team with immediate effect, with his first assignment being to lead the team through the critical Third Round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers,” the governing body said. “Popovic’s appointment extends through the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking a new era for the national team,” Football Australia continued in a statement. As a player, Arnold played 58 …