<p>Ahead of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/world-cup/mens-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-group-d-usa-par-aus-tbc-9910481">next year’s World Cup</a>, we’ll be checking in with all the current and potential Socceroos across the globe as they look to stake their claim for a place in Tony Popovic’s final squad.</p> <p>So, without further ado, here are the Aussies who shone the brightest over the weekend at their respective clubs. This is our official wrap up of all the main Socceroo action abroad.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Championship Excellence Continues for McGree</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Riley McGree's outstanding form shows no signs of slowing as Socceroos abroad continue to make their mark in top European competitions. The midfielder played 64 minutes in Middlesbrough's commanding 3-1 victory over QPR, extending the club's perfect start under new head coach Kim Hellberg to four wins from four matches.</p> <p>Middlesbrough's impressive run has kept them firmly positioned in second place in the Championship, with McGree's consistent performances proving instrumental in their early-season success.</p> <p>Sam Silvera also featured in the victory, coming off the bench in the 83rd minute to contribute to another positive result for Australian footballers overseas.</p> <p>The Championship also saw solid displays from other Socceroos representatives. Cameron Burgess completed 90 minutes for Swansea City in their 2-1 loss to Stoke City, while Hayden Matthews played 93 minutes in Portsmouth's 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers, where Lewis Miller featured for the full match on the losing side.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Historic Scottish League Cup Success</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Keanu Baccus achieved a career milestone by playing the full match and providing an assist as St Mirren defeated Celtic 3-1 in the Scottish League Cup Final.</p> <p>This victory marked St Mirren's first major trophy since 1987, making it a truly historic achievement for both the club and the Australian midfielder.</p> <p>The triumph capped off an exceptional weekend for Socceroos abroad, with Baccus's contribution highlighting the growing influence of Australian players in Scottish football.</p> <p>The performance against Celtic, one of Scotland's most successful clubs, demonstrates the quality and impact Australian footballers are having across European competitions.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Strong Showings Across European Leagues</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Australian footballers overseas continued their impressive form across multiple European leagues. In the Bundesliga, Jackson Irvine played another complete match while Connor Metcalfe came off the bench as St Pauli secured a crucial 2-1 victory over FC Heidenheim, moving the club out of the relegation zone.</p> <p>The Eredivisie saw mixed results for Australian representatives. Jordan Bos featured for 26 minutes in Feyenoord's 2-0 defeat to Ajax, while Ajdin Hrustic completed 90 minutes for Heracles Almelo in their 4-3 loss to league leaders PSV.</p> <p>Max Balard delivered another full match performance in NAC Breda's 1-1 draw with FC Utrecht.</p> <p>Lower division success came through Alex Robertson, who played 65 minutes for Cardiff City in their thrilling 4-3 victory over Doncaster in EFL League One.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Raphael Borges Rodrigues continued his excellent run for Wigan Athletic, scoring in their 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town to secure his fifth consecutive start.</p> <p>The weekend's results showcase the depth and quality of Socceroos abroad, with Australian players making significant contributions across various leagues and competitions throughout Europe.</p> <p>From Championship promotion battles to historic cup victories, Australian footballers continue to establish themselves as valuable assets for their respective clubs.</p>