Paul Okon
Australia
MID
Age
21
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Paul Okon
Paul Okon is a confirmed midfielder in Australia's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Tony Popovic's final 26. The Sydney FC midfielder is 21 at kick-off and brings 5 caps into the tournament, in line for a first World Cup.
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 Paul Okon among the midfielders 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 Paul Okon among the midfielders in Tony Popovic's 26.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
Paul Okon is a midfielder for Sydney FC, with 5 caps 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 Sydney FC midfielder 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 Paul Okon's first. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances, and reaches the finals for the first time after Tony Popovic named him in Australia's 26-man squad for the tournament. The Sydney FC midfielder goes to the finals with 5 caps for Australia. His country qualified by finishing as runners-up in their AFC third-round group, sealing their place on 10 June 2025, with Paul Okon among the midfielders named in the 26 for the group stage this summer.
National Team
Australia
Tier 4
£10m
📋 Teammates (18)
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Goal Rush Impact
Okon: a Sydney FC midfielder. The Sydney FC midfielder counts 5 senior caps so far. The Sydney FC midfielder made the final squad. A Tier 4 team, Australia are set at £10m for the tournament. In Group D, they open against Turkey. At 21, the Sydney FC midfielder is one of Popovic's confirmed names for the finals.
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Paul Okon at the 2026 World Cup
Paul Okon is a confirmed midfielder in Tony Popovic's 26-man Australia squad for the 2026 World Cup, a Sydney FC midfielder. At 21 he brings 5 caps to an Australia side opening their Group D campaign in June.
Picking Australia in Goal Rush
Australia sit in Tier 4 on the Goal Rush card at £10m. Australia begin their campaign against Turkey.
Paul Okon World Cup 2026 FAQs
As one of the lower-tier team picks, Australia carry a Tier 4 billing of £10m. The Sydney FC midfielder is one of Popovic's picks for the group. It is the Australia team rate; the Sydney FC midfielder sits inside it.
Paul Okon is a midfielder for Australia, with 5 caps to his name. He plays his club football for Sydney 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.
No. The 2026 World Cup will be Paul Okon's first. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances, reaching the tournament for the first time after his place in Australia's 26-man squad was confirmed by Tony Popovic.
Paul Okon plays his club football for Sydney FC. For Australia he is a midfielder, 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.
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