6th consecutive WC since 2006
First direct qualification since 2014
AFC member despite Oceania geography
Lucas Neill / Cahill / Schwarzer legacy
Best World Cup result: Round of 16 (2006, 2022).
Head coach: Tony Popovic.
FIFA #27
Group D
6 WC Appearances
Australia
Socceroos
Group D: vs USA · Paraguay · TBD (UEFA Playoff C)
