Qualifying updates, milestone announcements, friendly match details, and the journey to the 2026 World Cup.
Australia defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 at the Alinma Stadium to guarantee their spot in the World Cup, finishing the group in second place behind Japan. This marks Australia's seventh World Cup appearance.
Australia hosted two friendlies against Curacao and Cameroon in March. The Socceroos snatched the win the 85th minute against Cameroon and later defeated Curacao 5-1 in a convincing win.
Australia produced one of the tournament's early upsets, defeating a dominant Türkiye side 2-0 despite managing just 28% possession. Nestory Irankunda broke the deadlock in the 27th minute, and Connor Metcalfe's 75th-minute finish put the game beyond doubt. The Socceroos' defensive resilience and clinical finishing sent them top of Group D alongside the United States.
Australia finished second in Group D to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.