Milos Degenek
Australia
DEF
Age
32
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Milos Degenek
Milos Degenek is a confirmed defender in Australia's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Tony Popovic's final 26. The Apoel FC defender is 32 at kick-off and brings 56 caps and 1 international goal 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 Milos Degenek among the defenders in Tony Popovic's 26.
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 Milos Degenek among the defenders in Tony Popovic's 26.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clearances
0
Blocks
0
Playing Style
Milos Degenek is a defender for Apoel FC, with 56 caps and 1 international goal for Australia to his name. His is a defender's game for his country, the role he has filled in the squads Tony Popovic has named over recent seasons. That defender's profile is what he takes into the final 26 for the 2026 finals, an Apoel FC defender Australia carry into the tournament this summer as one of Tony Popovic's selected names for the group stage ahead.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup will be Milos Degenek's third. He was part of Australia's World Cup squads in 2018 and 2022, and Tony Popovic has named him in the 26 once more for the 2026 finals. The Apoel FC defender goes to the tournament with 56 caps and 1 international goal for Australia. His country qualified by finishing as runners-up in their AFC third-round group, sealing their place on 10 June 2025, and Milos Degenek again travels as one of the defenders in the squad named for the group stage.
National Team
Australia
Tier 4
£10m
📋 Teammates (18)
View teamGoalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Goal Rush Impact
Degenek is an Apoel FC defender. The Apoel FC defender comes to the finals with 1 goal in 56 senior caps behind him. The Apoel FC defender is a confirmed pick. A Tier 4 team, Australia are set at £10m for the tournament. The Apoel FC defender travels to the finals. The draw placed them in Group D, opening against Turkey. Degenek travels as an Apoel FC defender in Popovic's confirmed group.
🏆 Goal Rush
Want Milos Degenek's Goals in Your Card?
Select Australia (Tier 4, £10m) in Goal Rush and every goal Milos Degenek scores counts towards your total.
Milos Degenek at the 2026 World Cup
Milos Degenek is a confirmed defender in Tony Popovic's 26-man Australia squad for the 2026 World Cup, an Apoel FC defender. At 32 he brings 56 caps and 1 international goal to an Australia side opening their Group D campaign in June.
Picking Australia in Goal Rush
As one of the lower-tier team picks, Australia carry a Tier 4 billing of £10m. Popovic's group is a tough one.
Milos Degenek World Cup 2026 FAQs
Australia sit in Tier 4 on the Goal Rush card at £10m. Australia's Apoel FC defender is among Popovic's options. On the card the price is Australia's as a team, set by their Tier 4 standing.
Milos Degenek is a defender for Australia, with 56 caps and 1 international goal to his name. He plays his club football for Apoel FC and is part of Tony Popovic's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in the final 26 for the group stage.
Yes. Milos Degenek was part of Australia's World Cup squads in 2018 and 2022, and 2026 will be his third. He returns as a defender in Tony Popovic's 26, with 56 caps and 1 international goal for Australia now behind him heading into the finals.
Milos Degenek plays his club football for Apoel FC. For Australia he is a defender, named in Tony Popovic's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, with the squad drawn in Group D alongside United States, Paraguay and Turkey for the group stage.
100% Deposit Bonus For New Players Today*
Limited Offer For New Players