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World Cup 2026 · Group D · FIFA #27
Australia
- Group
- D
- FIFA Rank
- #27
- Pot
- 2
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
Group D · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | #16 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇹🇷 Türkiye | #22 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇦🇺 Australia | #27 | 2 |
| 4 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | #40 | 3 |
Australia's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 04:00 UTC (next day)
🇦🇺 Australia vs 🇹🇷 Türkiye
Vancouver Stadium (BC Place)
· Vancouver · capacity 54,500 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Türkiye's team page →
Matchday 2 · 19:00 UTC
🇺🇸 United States vs 🇦🇺 Australia
Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)
· Seattle · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See United States's team page →
Matchday 3 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
🇵🇾 Paraguay vs 🇦🇺 Australia
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
· Santa Clara · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Paraguay's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-2-3-1 ↔ 5-4-1 in deep blocks
Pivot
Jackson Irvine
Attacking focus
Nestory Irankunda · Mathew Leckie
Identity
Popovic's organised mid-block built around Ryan's leadership and Souttar's aerial dominance
Australia squad · 26
Provisional 2026 World Cup squad. Tap any player for their profile.
Head coach
Tony Popovic
Australian coach Tony Popovic took over the Socceroos in 2024 and steered them to the 2026 World Cup, favouring a compact, well-drilled defensive block. He leans on captain Mathew Ryan and the height of Harry Souttar.
Goalkeepers 3
Defenders 10
Midfielders 5
Forwards 8
Australia at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 7 (incl. 2026) | Round of 16 · 2× champion |
How to watch Australia
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: Optus Sport · SBS
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about Australia
Australia World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Australia play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Australia's tournament begins Jun 13, 2026 against Türkiye at Vancouver Stadium, Vancouver (04:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is Australia's coach at World Cup 2026?
Tony Popovic.
What group is Australia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group D with United States, Türkiye, Paraguay.
What is Australia's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#27 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 2.
Has Australia ever reached a World Cup Round of 16?
Australia's best finish is Round of 16, reached 2 times. They have appeared at 7 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Australia's captain at World Cup 2026?
Mathew Ryan.
Where can I watch Australia's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; Optus Sport · SBS in Australia.