Australia at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 24 |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Manager | Tony Popovic |
| Captain | Mathew Ryan |
| Nickname | Socceroos |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 |
| Best Finish | Round of 16 (2022) |
| 2022 World Cup | Round of 16 — lost to Argentina |
| 2026 Group | Group D (United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey) |
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Group D standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |  Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 |  Turkey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 |  Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Group stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Leckie | FW | 34 | Melbourne City | — | 1 goals, 0 assists (A-League) |
| M. Touré | FW | 21 | Randers FC | 3+ | 6 goals, 3 assists (Superliga) |
| C. Metcalfe | MF | 26 | FC St. Pauli | 1+ | 13 apps (Bundesliga) |
| M. Degenek | DF | 31 | TSC Backa Topola | — | 11 apps (Super Liga) |
| M. Ryan | GK | 33 | Lens | — | 14 apps (Ligue 1) |
Knockout bracket path
| Scenario | Round of 32 Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| If Australia wins Group D | 3rd Place (TBD) | Levi's Stadium |
| If Australia finishes 2nd | Runner-up Group G | AT&T Stadium |
Full knockout bracket tracking goes live once the group stage concludes on June 26.
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