Ajdin Hrustic

Ajdin Hrustic is a confirmed midfielder in Australia's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Tony Popovic's final 26. The Heracles Almelo midfielder is 29 at kick-off and brings 37 caps and 4 international goals into the tournament, a returning face who has been part of a World Cup squad before.

Australia were drawn in Group D alongside United States, Paraguay and Turkey. They open against Turkey at BC Place in Vancouver on 13 June, then face United States at Lumen Field in Seattle on 19 June and Paraguay at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on 25 June. Australia reached the finals by finishing as runners-up in their AFC third-round group, sealing their place on 10 June 2025, with Ajdin Hrustic among the midfielders in Tony Popovic's 26.

Ajdin Hrustic is a midfielder for Heracles Almelo, with 37 caps and 4 international goals for Australia to his name. His is a midfielder's game for his country, the role he has filled in the squads Tony Popovic has named over recent seasons. That midfielder's profile is what he takes into the final 26 for the 2026 finals, a Heracles Almelo midfielder Australia carry into the tournament this summer as one of Tony Popovic's selected names for the group stage ahead.

Hrustic is a Heracles Almelo midfielder. The Heracles Almelo midfielder has 4 goals in 37 senior caps. The Heracles Almelo midfielder is in the squad. Australia are a Tier 4 side at £10m, one of the lower-tier team picks within the game's £200m card budget. The Heracles Almelo midfielder travels to the finals. Their Group D campaign brings games with the United States, Paraguay and Turkey. Hrustic travels as a Heracles Almelo midfielder in Popovic's confirmed group.