AUSTRALIA
All-new standard. Same relentless spirit.
FIFA Ranking
#24
Team Nickname
The Socceroos
WC26 Expectation
Group Stage
Congrats, Australia has Qualified for the 2026 World Cup! There are no tickets available just yet for Australia but in the mean time...
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All 2026 World Cup Matches
- Jun 11, 2026THU•(TBD)Jun11thu(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 02Estadio Akron, Zapopan, MX●2 Tickets Left!
- Jun 11, 2026THU•(TBD)Jun11thu(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 01Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, MX●27 Tickets Left!
- Jun 12, 2026FRI•(TBD)Jun12fri(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 03BMO Field, Toronto, CA●20 People Viewing Right Now●3 Tickets Left!
- Jun 12, 2026FRI•(TBD)Jun12fri(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 04SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA●22 People Viewing Right Now●8 Tickets Left!
- Jun 13, 2026SAT•(TBD)Jun13sat(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 07MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ●31 People Viewing Right Now●34 Tickets Left!
TEAM OVERVIEW
In reaching the Round of 16 four years ago, Australia graduated from underdog to gritty challenger. Now, after capturing the country’s first-ever U-20 Asia Cup in March, a new generation of stars is eager to make their own mark.
Pragmatism, Not Possession
Australia plays a pragmatic brand of football built on discipline and psychological resilience. They willingly cede possession (even up to 60%) while attempting to stifle the opposition with defense, dragging them into the muck before capitalizing on counterattacks. It may not be pretty, but the Socceroos have learned to embrace the ugly.
Heart and Humor
Australia matches unabashedly echo the laid-back charm and good-natured enthusiasm of their homeland. Whether chanting humorous refrains or shaking their signature inflatable kangaroos, Socceroos fans embody infectious energy and humor, making them a singular presence in the World Cup’s global gallery of fans.
The Do-It-All Captain
Voted Australia’s Footballer of the Year in ‘24, midfielder Jackson Irvine brings relentless energy to both ends of the pitch. As a box-to-box midfielder with St. Pauli, he likes to get involved in the opposition box while also grading out as one of the Bundesliga’s top defenders. But Irvine’s mentorship of young stars like Nestory Irankunda and Garang Kuol may prove just as vital to the Socceroos hopes in 2026.
New Coach, New Hope
Tony Popovic replaced Graham Arnold as head coach after a turbulent start to qualifying and promptly spearheaded a seven-match unbeaten run. The first Australian to both play for and manage the country on the World Cup stage, 2026 will be the ultimate test of his brand of disciplined, selfless soccer.
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