Green and Gold Day': how to watch the Socceroos and keep your boss onside

Green and Gold Day': how to watch the Socceroos and keep your boss onside outlines how fans in Australia are planning to watch the Socceroos’ match against Paraguay during the 2026 World Cup. The article says the team faces Paraguay at high noon on Friday, the first World Cup game that Australia’s men’s national team plays entirely within traditional working hours. It describes social media posts and workplace school initiatives in the Hunter region, including “Green and Gold Day” at Callaghan College Wallsend Campus, where students are encouraged to wear green y gold accessories while non-participants keep the full uniform. Newcastle Lord Mayor Gavin Morris urged support by posting his stance on Instagram, and Socceroos assistant coach Paul Okon called for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to declare a public holiday. The piece also quotes Newcastle football legend Ray Baartz, who recalls a 1972 match against Santos and an injury incident that affected participation in 1974, warning Paraguay will be tough and physical. Baartz said coach Tony Popovic’s lineup changes after the first game, including dropping early scorers, may have disrupted momentum.