Australia

AFC • Coach: Tony Popovic • Formation: 4-2-3-1

Team History & Profile

Australia is a national football team competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

World Cup Appearances 8 Tournaments

Best Historical Finish Qualified for World Cup 2026

4-2-3-1

Official formation and core structure under head coach Tony Popovic

Disciplined team organization focused on quick transition play, defensive resilience, and leveraging Australia's key playmakers in critical areas.

#	Pos	Player Name	Club
1	GK	Mathew Ryan	Roma
2	RB	Nathaniel Atkinson	Hearts
4	CB	Kye Rowles	Hearts
5	CB	Harry Souttar	Leicester
3	LB	Aziz Behich	Dundee United
6	CM	Aiden O'Neill	Standard Liège
13	CM	Jackson Irvine	St. Pauli
7	RW	Mathew Leckie	Melbourne City
10	AM	Ajdin Hrustic	Heerenveen
9	FW	Jamie Maclaren	Melbourne City
11	LW	Martin Boyle	Hibs
8	CM	Riley McGree	Middlesbrough
14	CM	Connor Metcalfe	St. Pauli
12	GK	Andrew Redmayne	Sydney FC
15	FW	Mitchell Duke	Machida
20	FW	Garang Kuol	Newcastle