The Australia national football team Socceroos has dropped goalkeeper Mat Ryan from the starting lineup for their opening two World Cup games. Ryan, the team's captain, has 104 international caps and was in superb form for Spanish outfit Levante UD. However, coach Tony Popovic opted for Patrick Beach, who made a career-defining performance against Turkiye, making eight saves in Australia's 2-0 victory. Ryan revealed that Popovic told him the decision was based on a 'gut feeling'. The Australian captain admitted he was 'hurting' after being dropped but vowed to be ready if called upon later in the tournament. Beach, who conceded two goals in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States, has only made two international appearances before the World Cup. Ryan praised Beach's performance, saying he was 'very composed' and 'very calm'. The Australia national football team Socceroos' final group-stage match is against Paraguay in Santa Clara on Friday at 12pm AEST. Mat Ryan will be looking to regain his spot in the starting lineup. The team's performance in the World Cup has been a topic of discussion among fans and pundits. Tony Popovic's decision to drop Ryan has been questioned by some, but the coach remains confident in his team's abilities. The Australia national football team Socceroos will be looking to bounce back from their loss to the United States and secure a win against Paraguay.