Teams · Group D
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 14
TurkiyeVancouver, Canada - Fri, Jun 19
USASeattle, USA - Fri, Jun 26
ParaguaySan 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.