AFC · Group D
FIFA World Cup 2026
Australia
FIFA Ranking #24Coach Tony PopovicAUS
Team quick answers
What group is Australia in at World Cup 2026?
Australia are in Group D with Türkiye, United States, Paraguay. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches Australia and what is their FIFA ranking?
Australia are coached by Tony Popovic, are FIFA-ranked #24, and use the team code AUS.
When does Australia's group-stage campaign start?
Australia's first group match is against Türkiye on June 14, 2026 at BC Place in Vancouver. Their full group-stage window runs June 14, 2026 — June 26, 2026.
How can Australia reach the knockout stage?
Australia advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group D. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
Team profile
Australia arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a competitive top-30 side, ranked #24 in the FIFA world rankings. Tony Popovic leads the squad after qualifying through the AFC qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group D, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Confederation: AFC (Asia) — the continent with eight direct WC2026 places plus play-off qualifiers. Australia's qualification campaign placed them among the eight or more sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Australia share Group D with Paraguay, Türkiye, United States. Average FIFA rank of the group: #34.
Australia's group-stage campaign runs from June 14, 2026 to June 26, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.
