🇦🇺 Australia Predicted Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
Australia is heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a promising mix of experience and emerging talent. The Socceroos aim to make a deep run in the tournament with a tactically balanced squad across all areas of the pitch.
🧤 Goalkeepers
Veteran shot-stopper Mathew Ryan is expected to lead the goalkeeping unit once again. With young talents like Joe Gauci and Tom Glover pushing for spots, Australia will have a strong presence in goal.
- Mathew Ryan (AS Roma)
- Joe Gauci (Aston Villa)
- Patrick Beach (Melbourne City)
- Tom Glover (Middlesbrough)
- Paul Izzo (Randers FC)
🛡️ Defenders
Australia’s backline will likely feature towering figures like Harry Souttar and Alessandro Circati. With support from full-backs like Aziz Behich and new talent Jordan Bos, the Socceroos have depth and versatility in defense.
- Alessandro Circati (Parma)
- Harry Souttar (Leicester City)
- Jake Girdwood-Reich (St. Louis City)
- Cameron Burgess (Swansea)
- Jordan Bos (Westerlo)
- Jacob Farrell (Portsmouth)
- Ryan Strain (Dundee United)
- Kai Trewin (Melbourne City)
- Kasey Bos (Mainz)
- Aziz Behich (Melbourne City)
- Kye Rowles (DC United)
- Milos Degenek (TSC)
- Lewis Miller (Hibernian FC)
🎯 Midfielders
Australia’s midfield features a solid core in Ryan Teague and Aiden O’Neill. Offensive creativity from Riley McGree and Patrick Yazbek complements young dynamo Nestory Irankunda, giving Australia options in both attack and defense.
- Ryan Teague (KV Mechelen)
- Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)
- Patrick Yazbek (Nashville)
- Anthony Caceres (Macarthur FC)
- Aiden O'Neill (New York City)
- Alex Robertson (Cardiff City)
- Nestory Irankunda (Bayern Munich)
- Ethan Alagich (Adelaide United)
⚽ Forwards
Led by Martin Boyle and Mitchell Duke, Australia’s frontline is a mix of experience and flair. Daniel Arzani and Connor Metcalfe add attacking creativity, while Jamie Maclaren brings a proven goal-scoring touch.
- Marco Tilio (Celtic)
- Martin Boyle (Hibernian FC)
- Connor Metcalfe (St. Pauli)
- Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)
- Mohamed Toure (Randers FC)
- Adam Taggart (Perth Glory)
- Jamie Maclaren (ATK Mohun Bagan)
- Luka Jovanovic (Adelaide)
- Daniel Arzani (Ferencvaros)
- Mitchell Duke (Machida Zelvia)
- Raphael Rodrigues (Coventry City)
- Nicholas D'Agostino (Western Sydney)
- Brandon Borrello (Western Sydney)
Note: The final confirmed squad will be updated here following the official announcement by Football Australia officials.