Australia are ready for their journey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after some strong performances in the qualification process.
Australia started their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification (AFC) journey from Group I, where they had to challenge Bangladesh, Palestine, and Lebanon. With 22 goals scored against nil, the Socceroos dominantly advanced to the crucial third round after winning all six games in the second round.
In the third round, Australia were in Group C, where they competed against Bahrain, Indonesia, China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. Socceroos finished Group C as runners-up with 19 points after five wins, four draws, and one loss, as they comfortably qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Australia's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification AFC (Second Round) Group I
Australia 7 – 0 Bangladesh
Palestine 0 – 1 Australia
Australia 2 – 0 Lebanon
Lebanon 0 – 5 Australia
Bangladesh 0 – 2 Australia
Australia 5 – 0 Palestine
Australia's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification AFC (Third Round) Group C
Australia 0 – 1 Bahrain
Indonesia 0 – 0 Australia
Australia 3 – 1 China
Japan 1 – 1 Australia
Australia 0 – 0 Saudi Arabia
Bahrain 2 – 2 Australia
Australia 5 – 1 Indonesia
China 0 – 2 Australia
Australia 1 – 0 Japan
Saudi Arabia 1 – 2 Australia
Australia's Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification Stats
Matches played: 16
Won: 11
Drawn: 4
Lost: 1
Goals Scored: 38
Goals Conceded: 7
Leading Goal Scorer: Kusini Yengi – 6 goals
Since 2006, Australia have been appearing in the FIFA World Cup consistently. In the 2022 edition, they reached the Round of 16, which was only their second knockout stage presence in their FIFA World Cup history.
Australia group stage schedule in the FIFA World Cup 2026
Australia are in Group D in the FIFA World Cup 2026, where they will face Turkey, the hosts United States, and Paraguay.
June 13: Australia vs Turkey at BC Place, Vancouver (21:00 local time)
June 19: United States vs Australia at Lumen Field, Seattle (12:00 local time)
June 25: Paraguay vs Australia at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (19:00 local time)
