World Cup Hero
Predict the 2026 World Cup your way
Australia play at the 2026 World Cup in Group D against United States, Paraguay and Türkiye. Head coach is Tony Popovic. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches Australia below.
Six World Cup appearances. Reached the Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup. With Mooy, Irvine and Goodwin, an experienced core. In Group D with the USA (host) and Paraguay, advancing is reachable.
The three group-stage matches for Australia in Group D.
Australia face three opponents in Group D. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.
Head-to-head analyses between Australia and the other teams in Group D, plus classic rivalries.
Six World Cup appearances. Round of 16 2006 (lost to Italy 0-1 in the 95th minute) and 2022 (lost to Argentina).
The 1 biggest names in Australia's squad, ranked by star score (0-100). Click for the full profile.
Aussie grit — fighting to the last minute. Does this archetype match you too? Set your 10 sliders and discover the World Cup Hero in you.
Start predicting →Australia play at the 2026 World Cup in Group D, together with United States, Paraguay and Türkiye.
Tony Popovic is the head coach of Australia at the 2026 World Cup.
Australia's best World Cup result is: Round of 16 (2006, 2022). Australia have 6 previous World Cup appearances.
Six World Cup appearances. Reached the Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup.
Australia are part of AFC (Asia). They sit at #27 on the FIFA world ranking.
Last updated: 2026-06-07