Socceroos

Australia

Group D · FIFA #24 · AFC

🇦🇺
FIFA rank
#24
Confederation
AFC
Coach
Graham Arnold
Captain
Mathew Ryan
Status
Qualified
Appearances
6 appearances
Best finish
Round of 16 (2006, 2022)
Nickname
Socceroos

Team overview

Australia are in Group D at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent AFC and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Round of 16 (2006, 2022). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.

World Cup 2026

Group
Group D
Confederation
AFC
FIFA ranking
#24
Qualification
Qualified
Qualification route
Qualified via AFC pathway
Draw confirmation
Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw

Tournament statistics

Tournament statistics appear after verified World Cup 2026 group-stage matches.

Recent form

Match-by-match form displays only after verified World Cup 2026 results.

Fixtures & results

MDMatchVenueStatus
2Australia vs TürkiyeMatchday 2 · Group DLevi's Stadium, San FranciscoScheduled
3United States vs AustraliaMatchday 3 · Group DEstadio Azteca, Mexico CityScheduled
6Paraguay vs AustraliaMatchday 6 · Group DAT&T Stadium, DallasScheduled

World Cup history

Appearances6 appearances
Best finishRound of 16 (2006, 2022)

Head coach

Graham Arnold

Australia · AFC

Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.

Players to watch

Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.

Squad

Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.

Predicted starting XI

Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.

Group D rivals

Australia (Socceroos) are in Group D at FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA ranking: #24. Coach: Graham Arnold. Qualified. Best World Cup finish: Round of 16 (2006, 2022).

FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw · Match stats from verified reports

FAQ

What group is Australia in at World Cup 2026?
Group D, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
Who is the Australia head coach for World Cup 2026?
Graham Arnold is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
What is Australia's best World Cup finish?
Round of 16 (2006, 2022)
How did Australia qualify for World Cup 2026?
Qualified via AFC pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.

FIFA World Cup 2026™

USA · Canada · Mexico · 48 Teams · 104 Matches

Independent coverage. Not affiliated with FIFA. Stats and analysis for informational purposes only.