Nation · World CupAustralia
In the World Cup since 1974
Includes the in-progress 2026 World Cup — figures move as it plays.
24 World Cup matches across seven appearances.
24
Played
5
Won
20
Goals scored
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Biggest win — Australia 2–0 Turkey (2026).
Australia have played 24 World Cup matches across 7 editions in the covered data: 5 won, 6 drawn, 13 lost, with 20 goals scored and 40 conceded.
All-time record
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 20–40 |
Penalty shootouts: 0–1. W/D/L is by the 90-minute or extra-time scoreline; a shootout only decides who advances.
Tournament finishes
No top-three World Cup finish in a completed edition.
Biggest wins
| Result | Edition | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Australia 2–0 Turkey | 2026 | Group |
| Australia 3–1 Japan | 2006 | Group |
| Australia 1–0 Denmark | 2022 | Group |
Source: 2026 World Cup match record, via openfootball (public-domain data) — source
✓ Every fact computed from public match records — openfootball (public-domain data). Not written by anyone.