Team: Australia

Australia arrive at 2026 after one of the most memorable World Cup campaigns in their history, reaching the quarterfinals in Qatar 2022. The Socceroos defeated France at previous tournaments and have built a squad with quality across European leagues. Mathew Ryan provides experienced goalkeeping, while the squad has depth and resilience across the pitch. Australia open their campaign in Group D at BC Place in Vancouver against Türkiye. The Socceroos approach every tournament with the collective effort and underdog spirit that carried them to the last eight in 2022, and they will be competitive in every match they play at this tournament.

Australia secured their place at a sixth successive World Cup on 10 June with a comeback 2-1 win against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, the first time the nation secured direct qualification since the 2014 campaign.