FRA 16.5%
ESP 16%
ENG 11.5%
POR 9.4%
ARG 8.9%
Tournament outlook
Australia overachieve through organisation and effort. Tony Popovic's side won't dominate possession but rarely make it easy for anyone.
Managed by Tony Popovic, Australia head into the 2026 World Cup in Group D, where they face United States, Paraguay, Turkey. With a FIFA ranking of #27, expectations are calibrated accordingly, but tournament football has a way of rewriting the script.
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Key players
CD
Cameron Devlin
CM · Hearts
RM
Riley McGree
AM · Middlesbrough
HS
Harry Souttar
CB · Sheffield United
Strengths & weaknesses
▲ Strengths
- Relentless work ethic
- Aerial threat
- Team spirit
▼ Weaknesses
- Lack of a star forward
- Ball progression
How far can Australia go?
Australia will treat the group stage as their proving ground. An upset over a higher-ranked side would make their tournament a success. Follow our matchup previews and live odds throughout the group stage to track their progress.
