Australia coach Tony Popovic has named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mathew Ryan captains the side, which lands in Group D alongside Paraguay, Turkiye, and the United States. Below is the complete Australia roster by position, a projected starting XI, and a free printable PDF you can take to your watch party.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 through July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Group play opens the week of June 12; the top two teams in each group plus the eight best third-placed sides advance to the Round of 32.
Below is the full Australia 26-man squad, the predicted 4-3-3 starting lineup, the No. 9 battle to watch, and the link to download the printable roster sheet.
2026 Australia World Cup Roster
Australia named 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 5 midfielders, and 8 forwards.
Goalkeepers (3)
- Mathew Ryan (C) – Levante UD
- Paul Izzo – Randers FC
- Patrick Beach – Melbourne City FC
Defenders (10)
- Miloš Degenek – APOEL FC
- Alessandro Circati – Parma Calcio 1913
- Jacob Italiano – Grazer AK
- Jordan Bos – Feyenoord
- Jason Geria – Albirex Niigata
- Kai Trewin – New York City FC
- Aziz Behich – Melbourne City FC
- Harry Souttar – Leicester City F.C.
- Cameron Burgess – Swansea City A.F.C.
- Lucas Herrington – Colorado Rapids
Midfielders (5)
- Connor Metcalfe – FC St. Pauli
- Aiden O’Neill – New York City FC
- Cammy Devlin – Heart of Midlothian F.C.
- Jackson Irvine – FC St. Pauli
- Paul Okon-Engstler – Sydney FC
Forwards (8)
- Mathew Leckie – Melbourne City FC
- Mohamed Touré – Norwich City F.C.
- Ajdin Hrustic – Heracles Almelo
- Awer Mabil – CD Castellón
- Nestory Irankunda – Watford F.C.
- Cristian Volpato – US Sassuolo Calcio
- Nishan Velupillay – Melbourne Victory FC
- Tete Yengi – FC Machida Zelvia
Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3 Projection)
GK: Ryan
DEF: Geria, Souttar, Burgess, Behich
MID: Metcalfe, Irvine, ONeill
FWD: Leckie, Toure, Mabil
No. 9: M. Toure / Irankunda / Velupillay – the projection is not an official team sheet and will firm up through the warm-up fixtures.
Download the Printable Australia World Cup Roster PDF
Grab the free, low-ink printable Australia roster sheet: all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted XI, and the No. 9 battle, plus a QR code to play along at fantasy.sportsbrackets.net.
Australia at the 2026 World Cup: Group D, Schedule & Standings
Track Australia all the way through the group stage and into the knockout rounds with these resources:
- Full Australia 2026 World Cup Schedule
- Group D Schedule & TV Guide
- Live 2026 World Cup Standings
- 2026 World Cup Roster Directory (All Teams)
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Central: Brackets, Schedules & Fantasy
2026 Australia World Cup Roster FAQ
Who is Australia’s coach for the 2026 World Cup?
Tony Popovic leads Australia at the 2026 World Cup and named the final 26-man squad. Mathew Ryan wears the captain’s armband.
What group is Australia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Australia is in Group D alongside Paraguay, Turkiye, and the United States. The top two finishers plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups advance to the Round of 32.
How can I download the printable Australia roster?
Use the download button above to get the free printable PDF. It lists all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted starting XI, and the No. 9 battle.
Official source: the full 2026 tournament information is on FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup site.
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