🇦🇺 Australia
Group D
- Coach
- Tony Popovic
- World Cup appearances
- 7
- Best result
- Round of 16 2006
- FIFA ranking
- #39
Australia, known as the Socceroos, are heading to their seventh World Cup in 2026, their sixth in a row. Under coach Tony Popovic, the team combines physicality with technical skill. Key strengths include set pieces and defensive organization. Recent form shows resilience in Asian qualifiers.
Matches
News
Volpato In, Boyle Out: Socceroos' Massive 2026 World Cup Squad Gamble Revealed
Tony Popovic names a bold 26-man Socceroos squad for the 2026 World Cup, including uncapped strikers Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi, while cutting veteran winger Martin Boyle in a high-stakes gamble to fix attacking woes.
World Cup 2026 Group D Guide: USA Hosts Turkey, Australia & Paraguay in Open Race
Co-hosts USA head Group D at World Cup 2026, but just 18 ranking spots separate them from Turkey, Australia and Paraguay. Pochettino leads USMNT under home pressure in a fiercely competitive group.
Turkey Ends 24-Year World Cup Drought: Squad Named for 2026 Showdown with USA
Turkey ended a 24-year World Cup absence by announcing a 26-man squad on June 2, 2026. The team, led by coach Vincenzo Montella, will face the US, Paraguay, and Australia in Group D, featuring a mix of veterans and emerging talent.
Paraguay World Cup 2026 Squad: Alderete, Gomez, Almiron Headline 26-Man Roster
Paraguay announces 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup, first since 2010. Sunderland's Omar Alderete and Brighton's Diego Gomez headline the team, which includes a strong English-based contingent. Group D matches set against co-host USA, Turkey, and Australia.
World Cup 2026: Youthful Socceroos Promise ‘No Ceiling’ in Group D Challenge
Tony Popovic unveils a youthful 26-man Socceroos squad for the 2026 World Cup, prioritizing creativity and potential over experience for Group D clashes against Türkiye, USA, and Paraguay.
Australia 2026 World Cup Roster: Full 26-Man Squad, Key Players & Group D Analysis
Australia's 26-man World Cup squad blends veterans like Mathew Ryan and Harry Souttar with emerging talent. Drawn in Group D with USA, Turkey, and Paraguay, the Socceroos aim to build on their 2022 round of 16 run.
Uncapped Yengi and Volpato Earn Shock Australia World Cup Call-Ups
Tony Popovic names uncapped Tete Yengi and Cristian Volpato in Australia's 26-man World Cup squad. Volpato, previously Italy U21, switches allegiance after FIFA clearance.
Socceroos face Mexico in last chance saloon for World Cup squad selection
Australia's Socceroos play Mexico in a crucial warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup. Coach Tony Popovic will use the game to finalize his 26-man squad from the current 29 players in camp.
World Cup 2026: Cristian Volpato Stuns By Switching to Australia Before Deadline
Midfielder Cristian Volpato, 22, is swapping Italy for Australia just days before the World Cup squad is finalized, providing a crucial boost to a position hit by injury.
World Cup 2026: Adams, Robinson & Reyna Make Pochettino's US Squad
Mauricio Pochettino names 26-man US World Cup squad with European core. Tyler Adams and Antonee Robinson set to play key roles in Group D against Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey.