Australia world cup 2026 squad guide: the Socceroos chase the knockouts from Group D.
By Kickoff Staff
Updated 1 min read
Australia trade on resilience. Mathew Ryan commands in goal, Harry Souttar dominates the air, Jackson Irvine drives midfield, Mathew Leckie adds a direct threat. Tony Popović favours shape and quick vertical breaks.
The group: Group D with the United States, Paraguay, Turkey. Opener: Australia v Turkey. A top-two finish eases the bracket; third can still qualify. Track standings. Not affiliated with FIFA.
Projected XI — an editorial forecast, not a confirmed team sheet.
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