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Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Group D. FIFA #28. Model: 55% to advance, 0% to win.

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Group D · World Cup 2026

Australia open their World Cup 2026 campaign in Group D, facing Turkey, United States, Paraguay. Our model gives them a 55% shot at reaching the round of 16, realistic if they can take points off the group's weaker sides. They arrive on the back of D-D-L in recent results, their last outing a draw against Egypt (1-1).

#28 FIFA rank
0% To win
55% To advance
2 Clean sheets (6)
4 Scored (last 6)
Founded1922CoachTony PopovicHomeMelbourne Cricket Ground
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Model Outlook Full forecast
0%Champion
1%Final
3%Semi
55%Advance
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Australia at the 2026 World Cup · the model’s read

The model gives Australia a 55% probability of advancing from Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and rates their title chance at 0%. Ranked #28 in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, qualification is genuinely contested rather than settled.

These are long-run probabilities, not certainties. A team rated at a 55% chance to advance still goes out roughly 45 times in 100, and the model's read can turn on a single red card, injury, or a tight decision. The outlook updates after each match Australia play.

Australia profile · how they compare

Australia Tournament average

Six model dimensions — form, attack, defense, ranking, pedigree and tournament outlook — against the 48-team average (dashed). Where the blue polygon bulges past the dashed line, Australia rates above the field.

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Australia Kit · World Cup 2026

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Australia Fixtures · World Cup 2026

Every Australia match at the 2026 World Cup, with our model's win probability for each game. Starting in Group D.

Sat, Jun 13 Home Group D
W 2-0 FT
Fri, Jun 19 Away Group D
L 0-2 FT
Thu, Jun 25 Away Group D
D 0-0 FT
Fri, Jul 3 Home r32
Win 0% Draw 0% Loss 0%

Australia Squad · World Cup 2026

Players grouped by position, sorted by international caps. Squad data straight from the gaffer's pipeline.

Goalkeepers
MR
Goalkeeper · 34 · Levante UD (ESP)
104Caps
0Goals
PI
Goalkeeper · 31 · Randers FC (DEN)
4Caps
0Goals
PB
Goalkeeper · 23 · Melbourne City FC (AUS)
3Caps
0Goals
Defenders
AB
Defender · 36 · Melbourne City FC (AUS)
85Caps
3Goals
MD
Defender · 32 · APOEL FC (CYP)
57Caps
1Goals
HS
Defender · 28 · Leicester City FC (ENG)
39Caps
11Goals
JB
Defender · 24 · Feyenoord Rotterdam (NED)
28Caps
4Goals
CB
Defender · 31 · Swansea City AFC (WAL)
28Caps
0Goals
JG
Defender · 33 · Albirex Niigata (JPN)
15Caps
0Goals
AC
Defender · 23 · Parma (ITA)
14Caps
1Goals
JI
Defender · 25 · Grazer AK (AUT)
6Caps
0Goals
KT
Defender · 25 · New York City FC (USA)
6Caps
0Goals
LH
Defender · 19 · Colorado Rapids (USA)
4Caps
0Goals
Midfielders
JI
Midfielder · 33 · FC St. Pauli (GER)
83Caps
14Goals
CM
Midfielder · 27 · FC St. Pauli (GER)
37Caps
2Goals
AO
Midfielder · 28 · New York City FC (USA)
32Caps
0Goals
PO
Midfielder · 21 · Sydney FC (AUS)
7Caps
0Goals
CD
Midfielder · 28 · Heart Of Midlothian FC (SCO)
5Caps
0Goals
Forwards
ML
Forward · 35 · Melbourne City FC (AUS)
81Caps
14Goals
AM
Forward · 31 · CD Castellón (ESP)
38Caps
10Goals
AH
Forward · 30 · SC Heracles Almelo (NED)
37Caps
3Goals
NI
Forward · 20 · Watford FC (ENG)
16Caps
6Goals
MT
Forward · 22 · Norwich City FC (ENG)
11Caps
2Goals
NV
Forward · 25 · Melbourne Victory FC (AUS)
8Caps
3Goals
TY
Forward · 26 · FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)
2Caps
1Goals
CV
Forward · 23 · US Sassuolo (ITA)
1Caps
0Goals

Australia Recent Form

Australia's last 6 results, including World Cup 2026 fixtures, most recent first.

D 1-1 vs Egypt Jul 3, 2026 Neutral
D 0-0 vs Paraguay Jun 25, 2026 Away
L 0-2 vs United States Jun 19, 2026 Away
W 2-0 vs Turkey Jun 13, 2026 Home
D 1-1 vs Switzerland Jun 6, 2026 Neutral
L 0-1 vs Mexico May 30, 2026 Neutral

Australia: Quick Facts

#28 (1582 pts) FIFA ranking
Tony Popovic Head coach
1922 Year founded
Melbourne Cricket Ground (cap. 100,024) Home stadium
Melbourne, Australia Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Australia win the World Cup 2026?
Our model gives Australia a 0% chance to win the 2026 World Cup, a 3% chance to reach the semi-final, and a 55% probability to advance from the group stage. These are model probabilities, not predictions.
What group is Australia in at World Cup 2026?
Australia are in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their group-stage opponents are Turkey, United States, Paraguay.
Has Australia finished their World Cup 2026 group?
Yes. Australia have played all three of their Group D group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See the results, scorers, and the updated group standings in the fixtures section above, plus our model's knockout outlook.
Who are Australia's key players at World Cup 2026?
Australia's most-capped players heading into the 2026 World Cup are Mathew Ryan (104 caps), Aziz Behich (85 caps), Jackson Irvine (83 caps). See the squad section above for the full list grouped by position.
Who is the Australia manager at World Cup 2026?
Australia are managed by Tony Popovic at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Has Australia ever won the World Cup?
Australia have not won a FIFA World Cup. The model rates their 2026 title chance at 0%. Their tournament history and current squad are detailed above.
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