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Australia

Socceroos

Australia have reached every World Cup since 2006 and impressed in 2022 by escaping the group stage. Now part of the AFC, the Socceroos are known for fitness, organisation and a never-say-die attitude.

Key facts

Confederation
Asia (AFC)
Group
Group D · power-ranked #3 of 4
World Cup titles
0
Best finish
Round of 16 (2006, 2022)
Qualified via
AFC qualifying
Power rating (PWR)
71 · Elo 1720
Manager
Tony Popovic

Players to watch

  • Mat Ryan — Captain, goalkeeper
  • Nestory Irankunda — Forward
  • Jackson Irvine — Midfield

Group D opponents

Group-stage fixtures

  • Sun, Jun 14turkiyeTurkiyeVancouver, Canada
  • Fri, Jun 19usaUSASeattle, USA
  • Fri, Jun 26paraguayParaguaySan Francisco Bay Area, USA

2026 outlook

Australia will fancy their chances of another knockout-stage run if they can navigate a competitive Group D.

Simulate Australia’s World Cup

Think Australia can go all the way — or crash out early? Set their Group D finish in the simulator and watch the bracket re-wire around your call, or build a full prediction all the way to the final.