6
WC Appearances
including 2026
Quarterfinal
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#27
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Australia
Australia arrive at World Cup 2026 off the back of their best-ever tournament - a fairytale run to the quarter-finals at Qatar 2022, where they defeated Denmark and Argentina's nemesis Saudi Arabia before pushing eventual champions Argentina hard. The Socceroos, now coached by Tony Popovic, have lost key figures from that generation but retain a competitive nucleus eager to repeat or better that feat. Group D pits Australia against co-hosts United States, Paraguay, and Turkey - a competitive group where they must be at their best to qualify. Australian football is in a positive place, and a motivated Socceroos squad will be tough to beat.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Alameda, California
The Socceroos camp in the East Bay at Oakland Roots' USL training facility. Short hop to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara for their Bay Area Group D matches, plus a familiar West Coast time zone.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Australia stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Alameda to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Mathew Leckie
Mitchell Duke
Harry Souttar
Riley McGree
Marco Tilio
Head Coach
Tony Popovic
2026 Group
Group D
Australia at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Quarterfinal | |
| 2018 | Group Stage | |
| 2014 | Group Stage | |
| 2010 | Group Stage | |
| 2006 | Round of 16 | |
| 1974 | Group Stage |
6 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Australia
Australia World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Australia in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Australia is in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside United States, Paraguay, Turkey.
Who is the manager of Australia at the 2026 World Cup?+
Tony Popovic manages Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Australia's FIFA ranking?+
Australia is ranked #27 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Australia played in?+
Australia has appeared in 6 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Quarterfinal.
When does Australia play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Australia's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 13 vs Turkey; June 19 vs United States; June 25 vs Paraguay. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Australia's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Australia include Mathew Leckie, Mitchell Duke, Harry Souttar, Riley McGree, Marco Tilio.
Where is Australia's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Australia will be based in Alameda, California (USA), training at Oakland Roots/Soul Training Facility. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.
Australia on the way to 2026
Socceroos waltz on | Australia v Denmark | FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (FIFA)