Australia

Australia

2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

2023 Schedule

BHR
2 - 2 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
AUS
AUS
0 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
KSA
JPN
1 - 1 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
AUS
AUS
3 - 1 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
CHN
IDN
0 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
AUS
AUS
0 - 1 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
BHR
AUS
5 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
PLE
BAN
0 - 2 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
AUS
LIB
0 - 5 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
AUS
AUS
2 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
LIB
AUS
1 - 2 AFC Asian Cup
KOR
AUS
4 - 0 AFC Asian Cup
IDN
AUS
1 - 1 AFC Asian Cup
UZB
SYR
0 - 1 AFC Asian Cup
AUS
AUS
2 - 0 AFC Asian Cup
IND
BHR
0 - 2 International Friendly
AUS
World Cup qualifiers Asia: Will Australia miss 2026? Who is Son's heir? World Cup qualifiers Asia: Will Australia miss 2026? Who is Son's heir?

After matchday six of Asian World Cup qualifiers, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

Socceroos rescue point in rollercoaster World Cup clash Socceroos rescue point in rollercoaster World Cup clash

Australia have held on to the second automatic qualifying place in their 2026 World Cup group, drawing 2-2 in Bahrain after a dramatic finale.

Goal-shy Socceroos need to find 'clinical edge' - Irvine Goal-shy Socceroos need to find 'clinical edge' - Irvine

The Socceroos know there is one key hurdle they must overcome to beat Bahrain and kickstart their World Cup qualification campaign: their own finishing.

World Cup qualifying: Socceroos wanted more than draw but better placed than three months ago World Cup qualifying: Socceroos wanted more than draw but better placed than three months ago

The Socceroos were reeling after Graham Arnold's surprise resignation, but Tony Popovic has steadied the ship.

Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier

The Socceroos have been left to rue failing to seize control of their World Cup qualification bid after they were held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia.

Oceania invites Australian clubs to join new professional league Oceania invites Australian clubs to join new professional league

Australian clubs have been invited to join the Oceania Football Confederation's new OFC Professional League, almost two decades after the nation left the Pacific's regional body to switch to Asia.

Ange Postecoglou: 'No doubt' Kevin Muscat can succeed in Europe Ange Postecoglou: 'No doubt' Kevin Muscat can succeed in Europe

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecogou says he has 'no doubt' that fellow Australian coach Kevin Muscat can succeed as a manager in Europe, after Muscat's continued success in Asia with Shanghai Port.

Socceroos drop Irankunda, call up Grant and Caceres Socceroos drop Irankunda, call up Grant and Caceres

Socceroos young gun Nestory Irankunda has been dropped while Sydney FC right-back Rhyan Grant has been handed an unexpected international career lifeline in Tony Popovic's squad for two crunch World Cup qualifiers.

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Socceroos Depth Chart: Gauci has replaced Ryan as Australia's No. 1 Socceroos Depth Chart: Gauci has replaced Ryan as Australia's No. 1

A total absence of minutes for Roma has caused Maty Ryan to lose his Socceroos spot to Joe Gauci. Who else is on Tony Popovic's chopping block?

WCQ - AFC Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Japan 6 +20 16
2 Australia 6 +1 7
3 Indonesia 6 -3 6
4 Saudi Arabia 6 -3 6
5 Bahrain 6 -5 6
6 China 6 -10 6
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Kusini Yengi 6 8 0
Craig Goodwin 3 8 3
Harry Souttar 2 11 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Craig Goodwin 3 8 3
Jordan Bos 2 9 0
Martin Boyle 2 3 1