The Tournament
Australia 2026
Coach Tony Popovic, appointed in 2024, inherits Graham Arnold's foundational work and a squad chemistry that has anchored recent AFC campaigns.
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Patrick Beach
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Jordan Bos
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Aziz Behich
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Harry Souttar
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Alessandro Circati
21
Cameron Burgess
25
Lucas Herrington
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Jacob Italiano
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Aiden O'Neill
8
Connor Metcalfe
17
Nestory Irankunda
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World Cup 2026
Australia
Australia returned to the World Cup in 2026, looking to improve on their 2022 knockout-round exit. Under Tony Popovic, they were ready to write the next chapter.
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The Campaign
World Cup 2026
Australia qualified for their sixth consecutive World Cup, a record run for the Socceroos. After the 2022 Round of 16 appearance the first since 2006 the Socceroos enter 2026 with a hybrid squad: A-League products, European-based veterans, and a new generation coming through.
2026 campaign
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Failed to score in 2 of 4 matches just 1 win in 4 matches.
The Defining Moment
Australia 2026
Australia experienced an inconsistent group stage, mixing moments of promise with frustrating setbacks. In the knockout rounds, they were eliminated by Egypt on penalties in the Round of 32. The agony of a penalty shootout defeat against Egypt brought a cruel end to a campaign that had promised so much more.
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Conceded in only 2 of 4 matches
Key Player
Nestory Irankunda
Forward
The standout performer for Australia at the 2026 World Cup.
Top Scorer
Connor Metcalfe
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Connor Metcalfe led Australia's attack with 1 goal at the 2026 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Irankunda, both with 1.
Head Coach
Tony Popovic
Australian · 2024 – 2026
Popovic, a former Socceroo defender and long-time Western Sydney Wanderers coach, has brought a direct, counter-attacking identity to the Australian game. His appointment in 2024 came as Graham Arnold stepped down after seven years. Leading Australia at his first World Cup just 1 win in 4 under Popovic.
Goalkeepers
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Mathew Ryan
1GAME
GK
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Paul Izzo
GK
18
Patrick Beach
4GAMES
GK
Defenders
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Miloš Degenek
CB
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Alessandro Circati
4GAMES
CB
4
Jacob Italiano
2GAMES
RWB
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Jordan Bos
4GAMES
LWB
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Jason Geria
2GAMES
CB
15
Kai Trewin
1GAME
CB
16
Aziz Behich
3GAMES
LWB
19
Harry Souttar
4GAMES
CB
21
Cameron Burgess
2GAMES
CB
25
Lucas Herrington
2GAMES
CB
Midfielders
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Connor Metcalfe
4GAMES1GOAL
AM
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Aiden O'Neill
4GAMES
CM
14
Cammy Devlin
CM
20
Cristian Volpato
3GAMES
AM
22
Jackson Irvine
4GAMES
DM
24
Paul Okon-Engstler
4GAMES
CM
Forwards
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Mathew Leckie
1GAME
RW
9
Mohamed Toure
3GAMES
CF
10
Ajdin Hrustić
2GAMES
CF
11
Awer Mabil
1GAME
CF
17
Nestory Irankunda
4GAMES1GOAL
CF
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Nishan Velupillay
2GAMES
LW
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Tete Yengi
2GAMES
CF