ESP 58.9%
ARG 41.3%
FRA 12%
BRA 11%
ENG 10%
Tournament outlook
As of July 19, 2026, Australia have a 0.4% market-implied probability of winning the 2026 World Cup (+24900), the 29th-best odds of any team, based on live model estimates.
Australia overachieve through organisation and effort. Tony Popovic's side won't dominate possession but rarely make it easy for anyone.
Managed by Tony Popovic, Australia head into the 2026 World Cup in Group D, where they face United States, Paraguay, Turkey. With a FIFA ranking of #27, expectations are calibrated accordingly, but tournament football has a way of rewriting the script.
Key players
Cameron Peter Devlin is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Heart of Midlothian and the Australia national team.
Riley Patrick McGree is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for EFL Championship club Middlesbrough and the Australian national team.
Harry James Souttar is a professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for EFL League One club Leicester City.
Strengths & weaknesses
▲ Strengths
- Relentless work ethic
- Aerial threat
- Team spirit
▼ Weaknesses
- Lack of a star forward
- Ball progression
How far can Australia go?
Australia will treat the group stage as their proving ground. An upset over a higher-ranked side would make their tournament a success. Follow our matchup previews and live odds throughout the group stage to track their progress.
