Australia won the AFC Asian Cup in 2015. The team was founded in 1961.
Overview
Australia's national football team, commonly known as the Socceroos, is governed by Football Australia, whose national federation was established in 1961. The team competes within the Asian Football Confederation, having transferred from the Oceania Football Confederation in 2006. Their most significant honour is the AFC Asian Cup, which they won on home soil in 2015. Australia has qualified for the FIFA World Cup on multiple occasions, reaching the round of sixteen at the 2006 tournament in Germany.
The current squad includes experienced goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, who has accumulated considerable international appearances and plays at club level in Europe. Defenders such as Cameron Burgess and Aziz Behich provide experience across the backline and midfield. The squad draws players from domestic and overseas clubs, reflecting the team's broad player pool.
Australia's next fixture is a friendly scheduled for 25 September 2026, as the squad continues preparations for upcoming competitive football.
Major honours
Current squad · 26
A. Behich
J. Bos
J. Irvine
C. Devlin
A. O Neill
Paul Okon-Engstler
C. Metcalfe
A. Hrustic
N. Irankunda
M. Leckie
A. Mabil
N. Velupillay
