Minute-by-minute: The Socceroos wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a draw against world No 19 Switzerland in San Diego

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Tony Popovic feels the Socceroos got exactly what they needed out of their 1-1 draw with Switzerland in San Diego as they turn their attention to their opening World Cup group-stage match against Turkiye in Vancouver this coming weekend.

Switzerland has made it out of its group in the previous two editions but must get a hang of life without the hugely-admired Yam Sommer and Xherdan Shaqiri.

This game against Switzerland is the final chance to fine tune, a bit like the final once over in pit lane before the practice session starts - the result doesn’t matter but what is crucial is how the players feel after the performance.