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That could all be set to change at the conclusion of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inmi-source\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/thewest.com.au\/sport\/soccer\/fifa-world-cup-2026-several-socceroos-in-the-sights-of-european-powerhouses-after-stunning-performances-c-22522702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">News &#8211; Australia &#8211; The West Australian<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of Australia\u2019s 26-player World Cup squad, only two players are currently contracted to sides inside Europe\u2019s \u2018top five\u2019 leagues. 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