FIFA World Cup 2026
Australia at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Australia is a highly urbanised island continent and constitutional monarchy in Oceania, known for its diverse ecosystems, long Indigenous histories, and capital Canberra within a federal parliamentary system.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Canberra
- Continent
- Oceania
- Federation
- AFC (Asia)
- Group
- D
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #26
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1901
- Population
- 26,638,000
- Languages
- English (official)
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Area
- 7,692,024 km²
- Highest point
- Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 m)
- Climate
- Tropical north; arid interior; temperate south-east and Tasmania
- Land borders
- None (island nation)
Football facts
- Appearances
- 6
- Best result
- Round of 16 (2006, 2022)
- Top scorer
- Tim Cahill (5)
- Debut
- 1974
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: yellow
World Cup history
6 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Round of 16 |
| 2018 | Group stage |
| 2014 | Group stage |
| 2010 | Group stage |
| 2006 | Round of 16 |
| 1974 | Group stage |