Australia switched to the Asian confederation in 2006 and have become regular qualifiers, reaching the knockout rounds in 2006 and again in 2022. The Socceroos thrive as underdogs.

The road ahead

Group game 1 · Sun 14 June

vs Türkiye2–0 W

Group game 2 · Fri 19 June

at USA0–2 L

Group game 3 · Thu 25 June

at Paraguay0–0 D

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.