Fixtura
NATIONAL TEAM · 03 / 48GROUP D · AUS

Australia

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Sixth tournament in a row. No Socceroos side has ever strung together a qualifying run like this one, and that consistency is arguably Australia's real headline, more than any single name on the team sheet. Tony Popovic inherited the job from Graham Arnold, who walked after Argentina ended the 2022 campaign in the round of 16, and he leans on the same virtues: a side that runs and runs, that prizes collective workrate over individual flair. Mat Ryan, now at AZ Alkmaar, anchors the defensive spine, with Harry Souttar commanding the air in front of him and Jackson Irvine driving the midfield. Mitchell Duke leads the line. In Group D, alongside the United States, Paraguay and Türkiye, Australia's path is second place and a knockout berth, with stamina through long summer nights as their great equalizer.

Matches
D #08
Jun 14
FT
Australia
2 – 0
Türkiye
BC PLACE · VANCOUVER
D #29
Jun 19
FT
United States
2 – 0
Australia
LUMEN FIELD · SEATTLE
D #60
Jun 26
FT
Paraguay
0 – 0
Australia
LEVI'S STADIUM · SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
R32 #88
Jul 3
SCHED
Australia
Egypt
AT&T STADIUM · DALLAS

Standings · D

After matchday 3 of 3
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1USA3201+46
2AUS311104
3PAR3111-24
4TUR3102-23
When does Australia play their first match?
Australia's opening match is on June 14, 2026 at 04:00 UTC against Türkiye, played at BC Place in Vancouver.
Who are Australia's group rivals?
Australia is drawn into Group D of the 2026 tournament alongside Paraguay, Türkiye, United States. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Australia in?
Australia is in Group D. The group also features Paraguay, Türkiye, United States.
How many matches will Australia play in the tournament?
Australia are scheduled to play 4 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Australia advance from Group D?
Australia need to finish in the top two of Group D to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.