Australia
Group D · FIFA rank 28 · World Cup 2026
Eliminated in the round of 32
Lost 1-1 to Egypt
Australia, known as the Socceroos, reached the round of 32 after finishing 2nd in Group D on 4 points.
But they are now out, beaten by Egypt on penalties in the round of 32.
They can still be proud of their tournament, and reaching the round of 32 and drawing against Egypt is a solid result for this team.
Australia's 2026 World Cup matches
See the full Group D standings →Australia squad and manager
Manager: Tony Popovic
| 👕 No. | 🧑 Player | 🛡️ Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers (3) | ||
| 1 | Mathew Ryan | Levante |
| 12 | Paul Izzo | Randers |
| 18 | Patrick Beach | Melbourne City |
| Defenders (10) | ||
| 2 | Miloš Degenek | APOEL |
| 3 | Alessandro Circati | Parma |
| 4 | Jacob Italiano | Grazer AK |
| 5 | Jordan Bos | Feyenoord |
| 6 | Jason Geria | Albirex Niigata |
| 15 | Kai Trewin | New York City FC |
| 16 | Aziz Behich | Melbourne City |
| 19 | Harry Souttar | Leicester City |
| 21 | Cameron Burgess | Swansea City |
| 25 | Lucas Herrington | Colorado Rapids |
| Midfielders (5) | ||
| 8 | Connor Metcalfe | FC St. Pauli |
| 13 | Aiden O'Neill | New York City FC |
| 14 | Cammy Devlin | Heart of Midlothian |
| 22 | Jackson Irvine | FC St. Pauli |
| 24 | Paul Okon-Engstler | Sydney FC |
| Forwards (8) | ||
| 7 | Mathew Leckie | Melbourne City |
| 9 | Mohamed Touré | Norwich City |
| 10 | Ajdin Hrustic | Heracles Almelo |
| 11 | Awer Mabil | Castellón |
| 17 | Nestory Irankunda | Watford |
| 20 | Cristian Volpato | Sassuolo |
| 23 | Nishan Velupillay | Melbourne Victory |
| 26 | Tete Yengi | Machida Zelvia |
Australia at the World Cup
- FIFA ranking
- #28
- World Cup appearance
- 7th
- Best finish
- Round of 16 (2006, 2022)
- Confederation
- AFC
- Group
- Group D
How did Australia's World Cup end?
Australia are out, and it was about as cruel a way to go as there is.
They finished 2nd in Group D on 4 points, and they earned every one of them.
It started perfectly with a strong, disciplined 2-0 win over Turkey.
Then came a 2-0 loss to the host nation, the United States, where the gap in quality showed.
A 0-0 draw with Paraguay in the last game was not pretty, but it was enough, and that single point sealed a knockout spot.
Then came the round of 32 against Egypt, and it went all the way to the very end.
The game finished 1-1, so it came down to a penalty shootout, and that is where it slipped away.
Australia lost the shootout 4-2, with Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington both missing their spot-kicks.
Losing on penalties is one of the hardest ways to go out, and this one will hurt for a long time.
Coach Tony Popovic had them organized and tough to break down, and they gave everything they had.
The Socceroos have never gone past the round of 16, so matching their best run is no small thing.
It is heartbreaking for the land down under, but reaching the round of 32 is something to be proud of.
Australia's recent results
- D1-1SwitzerlandJune 6, 2026Friendly
- L0-1MexicoMay 30, 2026Friendly
Last 12 months before the tournament. Source: international match records.
Common questions
Which group were Australia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Australia were in Group D with United States, Paraguay and Turkey. They finished 2nd in the group.
Who is Australia's manager?
Australia are managed by Tony Popovic.
What is Australia's best World Cup result?
Australia's best World Cup result is Round of 16 in 2006, 2022.
Are Australia still in the 2026 World Cup?
No, Australia were knocked out in the round of 32 by Egypt.
What is Australia's FIFA ranking?
Australia are ranked 28 in the FIFA world rankings.