🇦🇺 Australia at the 2026 World Cup
Socceroos chasing back-to-back round-of-16 finishes.
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Socceroos Build on Qatar
Australia's 2022 campaign in Qatar, where they reached the Round of 16 for the first time since 2006, reinvigorated football in the country. The Socceroos play a physical, direct style with players developed at European clubs, and their growing quality is making them harder to dismiss.
At the 2026 World Cup, Australia are placed in Group D alongside USA, Paraguay, Türkiye. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 6 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of Round of 16 (2022), Australia bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group D Draw
All 4 teams in Australia's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Australia's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-3-3.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Tony Popovic's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 1Mathew RyanCAPTAIN
- 2Milos Degenek
- 19Harry Souttar
- 4Cameron Burgess
- 16Aziz Behich
- 8Aiden O'Neill
- 14Connor Metcalfe
- 22Riley McGree
- 7Mathew Leckie
- 15Mitchell Duke
- 11Martin Boyle
All 24 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
8 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Australia in AFC
Asia (AFC)
AFC sends 8 Asian teams, reflecting the continent's growing football quality. Japan and South Korea regularly reach the knockout stage.
Australia competed against other AFC nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
Other AFC teams at 2026
No Ticket? Watch Australia At a Fan Zone
Every Australia group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group D Opponents
The teams Australia face in the group stage
