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The Socceroos head into their seventh World Cup and sixth in a row after direct qualification from the AFC, with a squad hungry to match their 2022 quarter-final run when they pushed Argentina all the way - taking on Turkey, the USA, and Paraguay in Group D, opening June 14 in Vancouver.
Australia heads into the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a determined squad, strong team spirit, and a growing reputation for competing fearlessly against top football nations. Known for disciplined defending and energetic performances, the Socceroos continue to be one of Asia’s most competitive international teams.
Australia FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Football Association | Football Australia |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Nickname | Socceroos |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 30 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1974 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 7 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 6 (2006-2026) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Round of 16 (2006, 2022) |
| Total Matches Played | 22 |
| Total Wins | 5 |
| Total Draws | 5 |
| Total Losses | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 18 |
| Goals Conceded | 36 |
| Win Percentage | 22.7% |
| Clean Sheets | 6 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | Won 1, Lost 0 |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Mark Schwarzer - 11 |
| Most Goals by Player | Tim Cahill - 5 |
| Largest Victory | 3-1 vs Japan (2006) |
| Biggest Defeat | 0-4 vs Germany (2010) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2022 |
Australia FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Graham Arnold
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathew Ryan | AZ Alkmaar |
| 12 | Joe Gauci | Aston Villa |
| 23 | Andrew Redmayne | Sydney FC |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nathaniel Atkinson | Heart of Midlothian |
| 3 | Kye Rowles | Heart of Midlothian |
| 4 | Harry Souttar | Leicester City |
| 5 | Milos Degenek | FK Crvena zvezda |
| 13 | Aziz Behich | Melbourne City |
| 15 | Jordan Bos | Westerlo |
| 18 | Alessandro Circati | Parma |
| 21 | Fran Karačić | Lokomotiva Zagreb |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Jackson Irvine | St. Pauli |
| 7 | Riley McGree | Middlesbrough |
| 8 | Keanu Baccus | St. Mirren |
| 10 | Ajdin Hrustić | Hellas Verona |
| 14 | Connor Metcalfe | St. Pauli |
| 16 | Aiden O'Neill | Standard Liège |
| 20 | Cameron Devlin | Heart of Midlothian |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Mitchell Duke | Machida Zelvia |
| 11 | Craig Goodwin | Al Wehda |
| 17 | Martin Boyle | Hibernian |
| 19 | Kusini Yengi | Portsmouth |
| 22 | Marco Tilio | Celtic |
| 24 | Brandon Borrello | Western Sydney Wanderers |
| 25 | Garang Kuol | Newcastle United |
Australia FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Time (Local) | Team 1 | Team 2 | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sat, June 13 | 21:00 | Australia | Türkiye | BC Place (Vancouver) |
| 32 | Fri, June 19 | 12:00 | USA | Australia | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) |
| 60 | Thu, June 25 | 20:00 | Paraguay | Australia | San Francisco Bay Area (Levi's) |
Australia FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Australia vs Türkiye | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | BC Place (Vancouver) | Group Stage |
Australia All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 22 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 18 |
| Goals Conceded | 36 |
| Clean Sheets | 6 |
| Best Finish | Round of 16 |
Australia Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Schwarzer | 11 | 3 | 2006-2014 |
| 2 | Tim Cahill | 10 | 4 | 2006-2018 |
| 3 | Lucas Neill | 10 | 3 | 2006-2014 |
| 4 | Mile Jedinak | 9 | 2 | 2010-2018 |
| 5 | Mathew Ryan | 9 | 3 | 2014-2022 |
| 6 | Jackson Irvine | 4 | 1 | 2022 |
| 7 | Mitchell Duke | 4 | 1 | 2022 |
| 8 | Harry Souttar | 4 | 1 | 2022 |
| 9 | Aziz Behich | 8 | 2 | 2018-2022 |
| 10 | Craig Goodwin | 4 | 1 | 2022 |
Australia Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Cahill | 5 | 10 | 2006-2018 |
| 2 | Brett Holman | 2 | 6 | 2010-2014 |
| 3 | John Aloisi | 2 | 4 | 2006 |
| 4 | Mile Jedinak | 2 | 9 | 2010-2018 |
| 5 | Craig Goodwin | 1 | 4 | 2022 |
| 6 | Mitchell Duke | 1 | 4 | 2022 |
| 7 | Harry Kewell | 1 | 8 | 2006-2010 |
| 8 | Josh Kennedy | 1 | 6 | 2006-2010 |
| 9 | Jason Culina | 1 | 6 | 2006-2010 |
| 10 | Martin Boyle | 0 | 3 | 2022 |
FAQs About Australia FIFA World Cup Records
Australia reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup in 2006 and 2022.
Tim Cahill is Australia’s leading FIFA World Cup goalscorer with five goals.
Australia has appeared in seven FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Mark Schwarzer holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances for Australia.
The Australia national football team is popularly known as the Socceroos.