Australia at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP D · AUS · AFC
Australia return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 7th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2006, 2022).
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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Australia's World Cup record
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 6 |
| Best finish | Round of 16 (2006, 2022) |
| Titles | 0 |
Australia's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Australia vs Turkey | JUN 14 · 04:00 UTC | BC Place |
| USA vs Australia | JUN 19 · 19:00 UTC | Lumen Field |
| Paraguay vs Australia | JUN 26 · 02:00 UTC | Levi's Stadium |
Who else is in Group D?
See the full Group D table and fixtures →
Australia at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Australia in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Australia are in Group D, with Paraguay, Turkey, USA. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Australia play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Australia face Turkey on JUN 14 · 04:00 UTC at BC Place, Vancouver, BC.
- How many World Cups have Australia won?
- Australia have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Round of 16 (2006, 2022).