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Australia — World Cup 2026
Group D · Model Elo 1904 · Founded 1922 · Melbourne Cricket Ground
Australia are in Group D. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1904, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 4 group-stage fixtures.
About Australia
Australia are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group D. The national side was founded in 1922. They play home matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, which seats 100,024.
- Founded: 1922
- Home stadium: Melbourne Cricket Ground (capacity 100,024)
- Based in: Melbourne, Australia
- Official site: www.footballaustralia.com.au/socceroos
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Paul Izzo · Goalkeeper · age 31 · Randers FC -
1. Patrick Beach · Goalkeeper · age 23 · Melbourne City -
13. Mathew Ryan · Goalkeeper · age 44 · Levante
Defenders
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2. Jason Geria · Right-Back · age 33 · Albirex Niigata -
5. Miloš Degenek · Centre-Back · age 32 · APOEL Nicosia -
14. Jacob Italiano · Right-Back · age 25 · Grazer AK -
15. Cameron Burgess · Centre-Back · age 30 · Swansea City -
15. Harry Souttar · Centre-Back · age 27 · Leicester City -
15. Jordan Bos · Left-Back · age 23 · Feyenoord -
16. Aziz Behich · Left-Back · age 35 · Melbourne City -
22. Lucas Herrington · Centre-Back · age 18 · Colorado Rapids -
39. Alessandro Circati · Centre-Back · age 22 · Parma
Midfielders
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5. Kai Trewin · Defensive Midfield · age 25 · New York City FC -
7. Jackson Irvine · Central Midfield · age 33 · St Pauli -
7. Cristian Volpato · Attacking Midfield · age 22 · Sassuolo -
14. Cammy Devlin · Central Midfield · age 28 · Heart of Midlothian -
21. Aiden O'Neill · Defensive Midfield · age 28 · New York City FC -
24. Connor Metcalfe · Central Midfield · age 26 · St Pauli -
24. Paul Okon-Engstler · Defensive Midfield · age 21 · Sydney FC -
70. Ajdin Hrustic · Attacking Midfield · age 30 · Heracles Almelo
Forwards
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7. Awer Mabil · Left Wing · age 30 · Castellón -
7. Mathew Leckie · Left Wing · age 35 · Melbourne City -
17. Nishan Velupillay · Left Wing · age 25 · Melbourne Victory -
37. Mohamed Touré · Centre-Forward · age 22 · Norwich City -
66. Nestory Irankunda · Right Winger · age 20 · Watford -
99. Tete Yengi · Centre-Forward · age 23 · Machida Zelvia
Staff
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Anthony Popovic · Manager · age 53 · Australia
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Australia have played 585 internationals since 1922, winning 297 for a 50.8% win rate (297W 125D 163L, 1,170 goals for / 622 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 5W 6D 13L from 24 matches.
Recent form
- D vs Egypt 1–1 · 2026-07-03 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Paraguay 0–0 · 2026-06-25 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs USA 0–2 · 2026-06-19 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Turkey 2–0 · 2026-06-13 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Switzerland 1–1 · 2026-06-06
- L vs Mexico 0–1 · 2026-05-30
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Australia's Top World Cup Scorers
- Tim Cahill — 5 World Cup goals
- Mile Jedinak — 3 World Cup goals
- Brett Holman — 2 World Cup goals
- John Aloisi — 1 World Cup goal
- Craig Moore — 1 World Cup goal
- Harry Kewell — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group D Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Australia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Australia are in Group D.
What are Australia's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Australia a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1904.
When was the Australia national football team founded?
1922.
Where do Australia play their home matches?
At the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia (capacity 100,024).
What is Australia's all-time record?
Australia have played 585 internationals, winning 297 (50.8%). At the World Cup they have 5 wins, 6 draws and 13 defeats from 24 matches.