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Australia
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s) Socceroos
Association Football Australia
Confederation AFC (Asia; 2006–present)
OFC (Oceania; 1966–1972, 1978–2006)
Sub-confederation AFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coach Tony Popovic
Captain Mathew Ryan
Most caps Mark Schwarzer (109)
Top scorer Tim Cahill (50)
Home stadium Various
FIFA code AUS
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 42 Decrease 1 (7 February 2019)
Highest 14 (September 2009)
Lowest 102 (November 2014)
Elo ranking
Current 45 Decrease 10 (3 March 2019)
Highest 9 (14 August 2001)
Lowest 75 (November 1965)
First international
 New Zealand 3–1 Australia 
(Dunedin, New Zealand; 17 June 1922)
Biggest win
 Australia 31–0 American Samoa 
(Coffs Harbour, Australia; 11 April 2001)
(World record for senior international matches)
Biggest defeat
 Australia 0–8 South Africa 
(Adelaide, Australia; 17 September 1955)
World Cup
Appearances 7 (first in 1974)
Best result Round of 16 (2006, 2022)
Asian Cup
Appearances 5 (first in 2007)
Best result Champions (2015)
OFC Nations Cup
Appearances 6 (first in 1980)
Best result Champions (1980,
1996, 2000, 2004)
Confederations Cup
Appearances 4 (first in 1997)
Best result Runners-up (1997)
Medal record
Men's football
FIFA Confederations Cup
Silver 1997 Saudi Arabia Team
Bronze 2001 Korea/Japan Team
AFC Asian Cup
Gold 2015 Australia Team
Silver 2011 Qatar Team
OFC Nations Cup
Gold 1980 New Caledonia Team
Gold 1996 No Host Team
Gold 2000 Tahiti Team
Gold 2004 Australia Team
Silver 1998 Australia Team
Silver 2002 New Zealand Team
AFC–OFC Challenge Cup
Silver 2001 Japan Team
Website

The Australia men's national soccer team plays for Australia in international soccer games. They are known as the Socceroos. Football Australia controls the team. This group is part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).

The team played its first game in 1922. They were first part of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). Australia won the OFC Nations Cup four times between 1980 and 2004. They often did well in early FIFA World Cup qualification rounds. The team holds a world record for the biggest win in a senior international match. They beat American Samoa 31–0 in a World Cup qualifier.

Even with these wins, Australia only made it to the FIFA World Cup twice while in the OFC. This was because the OFC winner had to play another team from a different continent to qualify. In 2006, the team joined the AFC. Since then, they have qualified for every World Cup. They have now played in seven World Cups in total.

The Socceroos won the AFC Asian Cup in 2015 when they hosted it. They were also runners-up in 2011. By winning the Asian Cup, Australia became the only team to win two different confederation cups. They reached the knockout stages of the World Cup in 2006 and 2022.

The team also played in the FIFA Confederations Cup four times. They won a silver medal in 1997 and a bronze medal in 2001. Mark Schwarzer has played the most games for Australia (109). Tim Cahill has scored the most goals (50). Australia has rivalries with New Zealand, Uruguay, and Japan.

Team History: Key Moments

Early Days and First World Cup

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The first Australia soccer team (wearing light blue shirts) in 1922.

The first Australian national team played in 1922 against New Zealand. They lost two games and drew one. For many years, Australia played mostly against New Zealand and South Africa. They also played Canada and India. In 1951, Australia had its worst loss, 17–0, against England.

Australia hosted the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Their team was young and did not do well. They lost 4–2 to India in the quarterfinals. Even though travel became easier, Australia was still far from other countries. They won the 1967 South Vietnam Independence Cup but it was not widely known.

Australia tried to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in 1966 and 1970 but lost in play-off games. They finally made it to their first World Cup in West Germany in 1974. The team, mostly made up of amateur players, drew one game and lost two. They finished last in their group without scoring any goals. It took over 30 years for Australia to return to the World Cup.

The "Golden Generation" and Big Wins

Australia often played well against strong teams, even if they didn't qualify for the World Cup. In 1988, they beat the world champions Argentina 4–1. In 1997, Australia drew with world champions Brazil. They then beat Uruguay 1–0 to reach the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup final.

In 2001, Australia beat world champions France. They finished third in the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup by beating Brazil 1–0. In 2003, Australia beat England 3–1.

In 2005, Australia decided to leave the OFC and join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Many people thought this was the best way for Australian soccer to improve. FIFA approved the move in June 2005. The change officially happened on January 1, 2006.

Australia still had to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup as an OFC member. After a tough qualifying campaign, coach Frank Farina left. Guus Hiddink became the new coach. Australia, ranked 49th, had to play Uruguay, ranked 18th. This was a rematch of a play-off from 2001.

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Australia playing Uruguay at Stadium Australia for a spot in the 2006 World Cup.

Australia lost the first game 1–0. The second game was in Sydney on November 16, 2005. Australia won 1–0 after a goal by Mark Bresciano. The score was tied, so they played extra time. No one scored, so it went to a penalty shootout. Australia won 4–2. Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer saved two penalties. John Aloisi scored the winning penalty. This was Australia's first World Cup qualification in 32 years.

Australia was one of the lowest-ranked teams at the 2006 World Cup. They were in a tough group with Japan, Croatia, and Brazil. In their first game, Australia beat Japan 3–1. Tim Cahill scored two goals, and John Aloisi scored one in the last eight minutes. These were Australia's first World Cup goals. It was also the first win for an Oceanian team in the tournament. Australia lost 2–0 to Brazil in their second game. They drew 2–2 with Croatia in their third game. This was enough to reach the Round of 16. They lost 1–0 to Italy after a controversial penalty. This team was later called the "golden generation" of Australian soccer.

Recent World Cups and Asian Cup Win

Under coach Graham Arnold, Australia played in their first AFC Asian Cup in 2007. They had many players from the 2006 World Cup team. They drew with Oman, beat Thailand, and lost to Iraq. They reached the quarter-finals but lost to Japan on penalties.

Australia qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. They were in a group with Germany, Ghana, and Serbia. They lost 4–0 to Germany. They drew 1–1 with Ghana and won 2–1 against Serbia. They were eliminated based on goal difference.

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Australia playing Germany at the 2010 World Cup.

In 2011, Australia reached the Asian Cup final but lost 1–0 to Japan in extra time. Australia also joined the ASEAN Football Federation in 2013. However, they do not play in the AFF Championship.

Australia qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. They lost two friendly games 6–0 to Brazil and France. Coach Holger Osieck was then replaced by Ange Postecoglou.

Chile vs. Australia en el Arena Pantanal de Cuiabá
Australia playing Chile at the 2014 World Cup.

At the 2014 World Cup, Australia was in a very tough group. They played against Spain, Netherlands, and Chile. They lost all three games but played well. Many believed a new "Golden Generation" was starting.

In 2015, Australia hosted the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. They won their first two group games against Kuwait and Oman. They lost their final group game to South Korea. In the quarter-finals, they beat China 2–0. They then beat the United Arab Emirates 2–0 in the semi-finals. Australia won the final 2–1 against South Korea after extra time. This was their first Asian title.

After qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, coach Ange Postecoglou resigned. Bert van Marwijk took over. Australia was in a group with Denmark, France, and Peru. They lost 2–1 to France and drew 1–1 with Denmark. They lost 2–0 to Peru and were eliminated. Graham Arnold became coach again after the World Cup.

In the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, Australia lost their first game to Jordan. They beat Palestine and Syria to reach the knockout stage. They beat Uzbekistan on penalties but lost 1–0 to the United Arab Emirates in the quarter-finals.

2022 FIFA World Cup Success

Australia played in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. They won all eight games in the second round. In the third round, they finished third in their group. This meant they had to play in play-off games.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all play-offs were in Doha. Australia beat the United Arab Emirates 2–1. They then faced Peru, a rematch from the 2018 World Cup. Australia drew 0–0 and won on penalties to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.

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Australia before their match against France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Australia was in a group with France, Denmark, and Tunisia. They lost their first game 4–1 to France. Three days later, they beat Tunisia 1–0 with a goal from Mitchell Duke. This was Australia's first World Cup win since 2010. Four days later, they beat Denmark 1–0 with a goal from Mathew Leckie. Australia finished second in their group, reaching the knockout stage. This was a big achievement for Australian soccer fans. In the Round of 16, Australia lost 2–1 to Argentina.

2026 World Cup Qualification

On September 20, 2024, Graham Arnold stepped down as head coach. Tony Popovic was appointed as the new head coach on September 23, 2024. Popovic led the Socceroos to wins over Japan and Saudi Arabia. Australia has now qualified directly for the 2026 World Cup. This is their sixth World Cup in a row.

Team Look and Feel

Media Coverage

You can watch Australian matches on Paramount+ and Network 10. In the past, games were shown on Fox Sports, ABC, SBS, and Nine.

Soccer games have set high viewing records in Australia. The 2006 World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay was watched by 3.4 million people on SBS. The 2015 Asian Cup Final had 5.3 million Australians watching.

Kit (Uniform)

The Socceroos' uniform is designed by First Nations artist Reko Rennie. The home shirt is mostly yellow with light green patterns. The shorts are dark green, and the socks are white. The away kit is mostly black with pink and green patterns.

Australia's first uniform in 1922 was light blue with a maroon stripe on the socks. These colors represented New South Wales and Queensland. In 1924, they changed to Australia's national colors: green and gold.

Since the 1960s, Australia has worn a yellow jersey with green shorts and yellow socks. The team's jersey usually has the coat of arms of Australia on it. Nike has made Australia's kits since 2004. The 2014 World Cup kit was plain yellow with a green collar, dark green shorts, and white socks. This was a tribute to the 1974 team.

Kit Suppliers

Kit supplier Period Notes
Umbro 1974–1983 1974 FIFA World Cup jerseys were made by Adidas but had an Umbro logo.
Adidas 1983–1989
Kingroo 1990–1993
Patrick 1993
Adidas 1993–2004
Nike 2004–present Current deal runs until 2033.

Nickname: Socceroos

QANTAS 747, Hong Kong, Sept. 2010 - Flickr - PhillipC
Socceroos design on a Qantas plane.

The nickname "Socceroos" was created in 1967 by a journalist named Tony Horstead. It is a mix of "soccer" and "kangaroo," a famous Australian animal. This nickname is used by fans, the media, and the team itself. It's similar to other Australian team nicknames like "Olyroos" (for the Olympic soccer team) and "Hockeyroos" (for the women's hockey team).

Sponsorship

The team is currently called "Subway Socceroos" because of a partnership with the restaurant chain Subway. This deal will end in August 2025. After that, Commonwealth Bank will take over the naming rights.

Before Subway, the team was known as "Caltex Socceroos." Qantas has been the team's official airline since 2004.

Rivalries: Who They Play Against

New Zealand

Australia v Japan
Australia playing Japan in the 2006 World Cup.

Australia's oldest rivals are their neighbors, New Zealand. Their first game was in 1922. This rivalry is part of a bigger friendly competition between the two countries. When both teams were in the OFC, they often played each other in important games. Now that Australia is in the AFC, they play less often.

Japan

After joining the AFC, Australia developed a strong rivalry with Japan. This started at the 2006 World Cup when they were in the same group. They have played many important games since then, including the 2011 Asian Cup final.

South Korea

South Korea is another big rival in Asia. They played against each other in World Cup qualifiers in the 1970s. Since Australia joined the AFC, they have met often, including in the 2015 Asian Cup final.

Uruguay

Australia also has a rivalry with Uruguay. They played each other in World Cup play-offs in 2001 and 2005. Each team won one play-off to qualify for the World Cup.

Supporters

The main fan group for the Australian team is Australian Active Support (AAS). This group helps organize fans and cheer for the team. They use social media to connect with supporters.

Home Stadiums

Australia does not have one main stadium. The team plays games at different stadiums across the country. Big matches are often held at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Hunter Stadium in Newcastle, and Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. Other stadiums like the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Canberra Stadium also host games.

Australia played its first home international match in 1923 at the Gabba in Brisbane. They won 2–1 against New Zealand.

Games in England

The Socceroos have played many games in England, especially London. This is because many Australian players play for European clubs. They have played at stadiums like Craven Cottage, Loftus Road, and The Den.

Coaching Staff

Position Name
Director of football Australia Gary Moretti
Head coach Australia Tony Popovic
Assistant coaches Australia Hayden Foxe
Australia Paul Okon
Goalkeeping coach Australia Frank Juric
Team analyst Australia Michael Mantikos
Sports dietician Australia Julie Meek

Players

Current Squad

The following 26 players were chosen for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June. Caps and goals are correct as of June 10, 2025, after the match against Saudi Arabia.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Ryan, MathewMathew Ryan (captain) (1992-04-08) 8 April 1992 (age 33) 100 0 Unattached
12 1GK Izzo, PaulPaul Izzo (1995-01-06) 6 January 1995 (age 30) 0 0 Denmark Randers
18 1GK Gauci, JoeJoe Gauci (2000-07-04) 4 July 2000 (age 25) 7 0 England Aston Villa

2 2DF Degenek, MilošMiloš Degenek (1994-04-28) 28 April 1994 (age 31) 48 1 Serbia TSC
3 2DF Miller, LewisLewis Miller (2000-08-24) 24 August 2000 (age 24) 14 2 Scotland Hibernian
4 2DF Rowles, KyeKye Rowles (1998-06-24) 24 June 1998 (age 27) 25 1 United States D.C. United
7 2DF Trewin, KaiKai Trewin (2001-05-18) 18 May 2001 (age 24) 0 0 Australia Melbourne City
10 2DF Bos, KaseyKasey Bos (2004-05-08) 8 May 2004 (age 21) 0 0 Germany Mainz 05
16 2DF Behich, AzizAziz Behich (1990-12-16) 16 December 1990 (age 34) 81 3 Australia Melbourne City
21 2DF Burgess, CameronCameron Burgess (1995-10-21) 21 October 1995 (age 29) 17 0 Wales Swansea City
22 2DF Geria, JasonJason Geria (1993-05-10) 10 May 1993 (age 32) 10 0 Japan Albirex Niigata
23 2DF Circati, AlessandroAlessandro Circati (2003-10-10) 10 October 2003 (age 21) 5 0 Italy Parma

5 3MF Caceres, AnthonyAnthony Caceres (1992-09-29) 29 September 1992 (age 32) 4 0 Australia Sydney FC
8 3MF Metcalfe, ConnorConnor Metcalfe (1999-11-05) 5 November 1999 (age 25) 26 1 Germany St. Pauli
13 3MF O'Neill, AidenAiden O'Neill (1998-07-04) 4 July 1998 (age 27) 21 0 United States New York City
14 3MF McGree, RileyRiley McGree (1998-11-02) 2 November 1998 (age 26) 31 1 England Middlesbrough
17 3MF Teague, RyanRyan Teague (2002-01-24) 24 January 2002 (age 23) 3 0 Belgium Mechelen
19 3MF Yazbek, PatrickPatrick Yazbek (2002-04-05) 5 April 2002 (age 23) 4 0 United States Nashville SC
3MF Okon-Engstler, PaulPaul Okon-Engstler (2005-01-24) 24 January 2005 (age 20) 0 0 Portugal Benfica

6 4FW Boyle, MartinMartin Boyle (1993-04-25) 25 April 1993 (age 32) 34 10 Scotland Hibernian
9 4FW Toure, MohamedMohamed Toure (2004-03-26) 26 March 2004 (age 21) 2 0 Denmark Randers
11 4FW Borrello, BrandonBrandon Borrello (1995-07-25) 25 July 1995 (age 30) 16 2 Australia Western Sydney Wanderers
15 4FW Duke, MitchMitch Duke (1991-01-18) 18 January 1991 (age 34) 48 13 Japan Machida Zelvia
20 4FW Tilio, MarcoMarco Tilio (2001-08-23) 23 August 2001 (age 23) 10 0 Scotland Celtic
4FW Taggart, AdamAdam Taggart (1993-06-02) 2 June 1993 (age 32) 21 7 Australia Perth Glory
4FW Arzani, DanielDaniel Arzani (1999-01-04) 4 January 1999 (age 26) 10 1 Hungary Ferencváros

Recent Call-ups

These players have also been called up in the last 12 months.


Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Glover, TomTom Glover (1997-12-24) 24 December 1997 (age 27) 0 0 England Middlesbrough Abu Dhabi Training Camp, 16 May 2025

DF Davidson, JasonJason Davidson (1991-06-29) 29 June 1991 (age 34) 23 1 Unattached Abu Dhabi Training Camp, 16 May 2025
DF Gersbach, AlexAlex Gersbach (1997-05-08) 8 May 1997 (age 28) 6 0 Australia Western Sydney Wanderers Abu Dhabi Training Camp, 16 May 2025
DF Bonetig, AlexAlex Bonetig (2002-08-20) 20 August 2002 (age 22) 0 0 Australia Western Sydney Wanderers Abu Dhabi Training Camp, 16 May 2025
DF Esposito, SebastianSebastian Esposito (2005-04-21) 21 April 2005 (age 20) 0 0 Italy Lecce Abu Dhabi Training Camp, 16 May 2025
DF Iredale, JackJack Iredale (1996-05-02) 2 May 1996 (age 29) 0 0 Scotland Hibernian Abu Dhabi Training Camp, 16 May 2025
DF Strain, RyanRyan Strain (1997-04-02) 2 April 1997 (age 28) 6 0 Scotland Dundee United Abu Dhabi Training Camp, 16 May 2025 INJ
DF Karačić, FranFran Karačić (1996-05-12) 12 May 1996 (age 29) 15 1 Croatia Hajduk Split v.  China, 25 March 2025
DF Grant, AlexAlex Grant (1994-01-23) 23 January 1994 (age 31) 0 0 Australia Sydney FC v.  China, 25 March 2025
DF Souttar, HarryHarry Souttar (1998-10-22) 22 October 1998 (age 26) 36 11 England Leicester City v.  Bahrain, 19 November 2024
DF Grant, RhyanRhyan Grant (1991-02-26) 26 February 1991 (age 34) 21 1 Australia Sydney FC v.  Bahrain, 19 November 2024
DF Bos, JordanJordan Bos (2002-10-29) 29 October 2002 (age 22) 19 1 Belgium Westerlo v.  Bahrain, 19 November 2024
DF Matthews, HaydenHayden Matthews (2004-06-19) 19 June 2004 (age 21) 1 0 England Portsmouth v.  Bahrain, 19 November 2024
DF Deng, ThomasThomas Deng (1997-03-20) 20 March 1997 (age 28) 5 0 Japan Yokohama F. Marinos v.  Japan, 15 October 2024
DF Stensness, GianniGianni Stensness (1999-02-07) 7 February 1999 (age 26) 2 0 Norway Viking v.  Japan, 15 October 2024

MF Baccus, KeanuKeanu Baccus (1998-06-07) 7 June 1998 (age 27) 21 1 England Mansfield Town Abu Dhabi Training Camp, 16 May 2025
MF Balard, MaxMax Balard (2000-11-20) 20 November 2000 (age 24) 0 0 Netherlands NAC Breda Abu Dhabi Training Camp, 16 May 2025
MF Triantis, NectariosNectarios Triantis (2003-05-11) 11 May 2003 (age 22) 0 0 England Sunderland Abu Dhabi Training Camp, 16 May 2025 WD
MF Irvine, JacksonJackson Irvine (1993-03-07) 7 March 1993 (age 32) 78 14 Germany St. Pauli v.  China, 25 March 2025
MF Hrustic, AjdinAjdin Hrustic (1996-07-05) 5 July 1996 (age 29) 31 4 Unattached v.  Bahrain, 19 November 2024
MF Brattan, LukeLuke Brattan (1990-03-08) 8 March 1990 (age 35) 1 0 Australia Macarthur FC v.  Japan, 15 October 2024
MF Luongo, MassimoMassimo Luongo (1992-09-25) 25 September 1992 (age 32) 45 6 Unattached v.  China, 10 October 2024 INJ
MF Devlin, CameronCameron Devlin (1998-06-07) 7 June 1998 (age 27) 4 0 Scotland Heart of Midlothian v.  Indonesia, 10 September 2024
MF Nisbet, JoshJosh Nisbet (1999-06-15) 15 June 1999 (age 26) 3 0 Netherlands Roda JC v.  Indonesia, 10 September 2024

FW Yengi, KusiniKusini Yengi (1999-01-15) 15 January 1999 (age 26) 11 6 Scotland Aberdeen Abu Dhabi Training Camp, 16 May 2025
FW Milanovic, NicolasNicolas Milanovic (2001-11-14) 14 November 2001 (age 23) 0 0 Scotland Aberdeen Abu Dhabi Training Camp, 16 May 2025
FW Goodwin, CraigCraig Goodwin (1991-12-16) 16 December 1991 (age 33) 31 7 Australia Adelaide United v.  China, 25 March 2025
FW Velupillay, NishanNishan Velupillay (2001-05-07) 7 May 2001 (age 24) 5 3 Australia Melbourne Victory v.  China, 25 March 2025
FW Silvera, SamuelSamuel Silvera (2000-10-25) 25 October 2000 (age 24) 7 0 England Middlesbrough v.  Japan, 15 October 2024
FW Irankunda, NestoryNestory Irankunda (2006-02-09) 9 February 2006 (age 19) 5 1 England Watford v.  Japan, 15 October 2024
FW Stamatelopoulos, ApostolosApostolos Stamatelopoulos (1999-04-09) 9 April 1999 (age 26) 1 0 Scotland Motherwell v.  Japan, 15 October 2024
FW Mabil, AwerAwer Mabil (1995-09-15) 15 September 1995 (age 29) 35 9 Spain Castellón v.  Indonesia, 10 September 2024
FW Iredale, JohnJohn Iredale (1999-08-01) 1 August 1999 (age 25) 2 1 South Korea Seoul E-Land v.  Indonesia, 10 September 2024

Notes
  • INJ = Injured
  • WD = Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue

Team Records

Australia holds the world record for the largest win in an international match. They beat American Samoa 31–0 on April 11, 2001. In that game, Archie Thompson scored 13 goals and David Zdrilic scored eight. This also set a record for the most goals by a player in an international match.

Most Games Played

Mark Schwarzer
Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has played the most games for Australia (109).
Rank Name Caps Goals Position Career
1 Mark Schwarzer 109 0 GK 1993–2013
2 Tim Cahill 108 50 FW 2004–2018
3 Mathew Ryan 100 0 GK 2012–present
4 Lucas Neill 96 1 DF 1996–2013
5 Brett Emerton 95 20 MF 1998–2012
6 Alex Tobin 87 2 DF 1988–1998
7 Mark Bresciano 84 13 MF 2001–2015
Paul Wade 84 10 MF 1986–1996
9 Aziz Behich 81 3 DF 2012–present
10 Mark Milligan 80 6 MF 2006–2019
Luke Wilkshire 80 8 DF 2004–2014

Top Goal Scorers

2017 Confederation Cup - CHIAUS - Tim Cahill
Tim Cahill is Australia's top scorer with 50 goals.
Rank Name Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Tim Cahill (list) 50 108 0.46 2004–2018
2 Damian Mori 29 45 0.64 1992–2002
3 Archie Thompson 28 54 0.52 2001–2013
4 John Aloisi 27 55 0.49 1993–2008
5 John Kosmina 25 60 0.42 1977–1988
Attila Abonyi 25 61 0.41 1967–1977
7 David Zdrilic 20 31 0.65 1997–2010
Mile Jedinak 20 79 0.25 2008–2018
Brett Emerton 20 95 0.21 1998–2012
10 Graham Arnold 19 56 0.34 1985–1997

Most Clean Sheets (Goalkeepers)

Rank Name Clean sheets Caps Ratio Career
1 Mark Schwarzer 44 109 0.4 1993–2013
2 Mathew Ryan 38 100 0.38 2012–present
3 Zeljko Kalac 24 54 0.44 1992–2006
4 Jeff Olver 13 37 0.35 1985–1989
5 Robert Zabica 12 27 0.44 1990–1994

FIFA Rankings

A chart showing Australia's year-end rankings in the FIFA World Rankings.

Last updated on March 23, 2025

     Best Ranking       Worst Ranking       Best Mover       Worst Mover  

Australia's FIFA world rankings
Rank Year Games
Played
Best Worst
Rank Move Rank Move
26 2025 1 26 Increase - 26 Decrease -
26 2024 16 23 Increase 2 26 Decrease 2
25 2023 8 25 Increase 2 29 Decrease 2
27 2022 13 27 Increase 8 42 Decrease 6
35 2021 10 32 Increase 6 41 Decrease 2
41 2020 0 41 Increase 1 42 Decrease 1
42 2019 10 41 Increase 2 46 Decrease 3
41 2018 11 32 Increase 4 43 Decrease 7
38 2017 13 38 Increase 7 55 Decrease 10
47 2016 10 40 Increase 17 68 Decrease 9
57 2015 14 57 Increase 37 100 Decrease 2
          100 2014 11 53 Increase 4 102 Decrease 14
58 2013 12 36 Increase 7 59 Decrease 7
36 2012 13 20 Increase 2 36 Decrease 9
23 2011 17 19 Increase 5 26 Decrease 2
26 2010 13 19 Increase 4 26 Decrease 6
     21 2009 12 14 Increase 13 32 Decrease 10
28 2008 13 28 Increase 10 48 Decrease 5
48 2007 10 39 Increase 4 52 Decrease 6
39 2006 13 33 Increase 9 48 Decrease 4
48 2005 12 48 Increase 9 60 Decrease 4
     58 2004 12 49 Increase 40 89 Decrease 9
82 2003 3 45 Increase 6 82 Decrease 13
50 2002 4 43 Increase 4 50 Decrease 3
48 2001 16 46 Increase 18 77 Decrease 5
73 2000 15 63 Increase 29 92 Decrease 6
89 1999 0 50 89 Decrease 11
39 1998 9 32 Increase 3 39 Decrease 6
35 1997 19 31 Increase 17 36 Decrease 4
50 1996 12 48 Increase 9 61 Decrease 9
51 1995 9 47 Increase 11 58 Decrease 8
58 1994 6 44 Increase 2 58 Decrease 6
49 1993 10 49 Increase 12 65 Decrease 13

Team Achievements

Worldwide Competitions

Intercontinental Competitions

  • AFC-OFC Challenge Cup
    • 2 Runners-up (1): 2001

Continental Competitions

Friendly Tournaments

  • Trans-Tasman Cup (4): 1986, 1988, 1991, 1995
  • Soccer Ashes (5): 1933, 1936, 1948, 1954, 2023
  • Indonesian Independence Cup (1): 1990
  • South Vietnam Independence Cup (1): 1967
  • Australia Bicentenary Gold Cup (1): 1988
  • Merlion Cup (2): 1982, 1983

Awards

Summary of Major Titles

Senior Competition 1 2 3 Total
FIFA Confederations Cup 0 1 1 2
AFC Asian Cup 1 1 0 2
OFC Nations Cup 4 2 0 6
AFC–OFC Challenge Cup 0 1 0 1
Total 5 5 1 11

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See also

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