A group-stage exit in 2018 had been a sobering lesson. Australia returned in 2022 with renewed purpose. Under Graham Arnold, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Australia's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.
Australia showed enough quality to navigate a challenging group stage, though not without the occasional stumble. In the knockout rounds, they were narrowly knocked out by Argentina in the Round of 16. The narrowest of defeats against Argentina ended what had been a promising tournament run.
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Scored in every match.
Mitchell Duke led Australia's attack with 1 goal at the 2022 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Leckie and Goodwin, all with 1.
Conceded in only 2 of 4 matches
The tactical mind behind Australia's 2022 campaign. Leading Australia at his first World Cup 2 wins, 2 losses under Arnold.
Graham Arnold's team relied on their attacking prowess to navigate through the group stage, with Mitchell Duke, Mathew Leckie, and Enzo Fernández scoring crucial goals. However, they ultimately fell short against Argentina.
