Australia at World Cup 2026
Australia at the 2026 World Cup
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Manager: Tony Popovic · Formation: 3-4-3
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Form & Qualifying
Australia are one of the few World Cup nations who use a back three as a standard formation, with Popovic's version proving incredibly efficient through qualifying, as the team outperformed their xG by nearly +10 goals (38 scored vs 28.5 expected).
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Australia under Tony Popovic
Popovic's back-three setup proved surprisingly efficient in AFC qualifying: Australia scored 38 goals from 28.5 expected (xG), an overperformance of nearly +10 across the campaign, a notable return given the absence of a high-scoring centre forward.
Australia's Group D fixtures
Australia's three Group D fixtures begin with Turkey on 13 June at BC Place in Vancouver, followed by the United States on 19 June at Lumen Field in Seattle and Paraguay on 25 June at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
How far can Australia go at the World Cup?
Australia's Tier 4 price and Group D draw frame them as one of the lower-mid calls on the card. Their qualifying xG over-performance is Australia's clearest tactical angle, with Popovic's 3-4-3 the shape to watch through the group fixtures.