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2026 World Cup draw as it happened: groups, matches, reaction 2026 World Cup draw as it happened: groups, matches, reaction

Enjoy all what happened at the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw as we find out which teams will play who in North America next summer.

Socceroos' potential World Cup draw: Group of Death, Life, and most likely Socceroos' potential World Cup draw: Group of Death, Life, and most likely

What's the worst possible 2026 World Cup group for the Socceroos to be drawn in? And the best? Joey Lynch takes a look into his crystal ball ahead of Friday's draw.

Collection Collection

One thing to know about confirmed 2026 World Cup teams pre-draw One thing to know about confirmed 2026 World Cup teams pre-draw

The FIFA World Cup draw is happening Friday, and 42 of the 48 teams are confirmed. But what's one thing you need to know about each nation?

Australian soccer has an inferiority complex - Matildas boss Australian soccer has an inferiority complex - Matildas boss

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says Australian soccer's inferiority complex must end, backing a predecessor's passionate plea for unity.

Muscat's 'most hated' reputation precedes him, but a move to Europe is inevitable Muscat's 'most hated' reputation precedes him, but a move to Europe is inevitable

Once dubbed "the most hated man in football," Kevin Muscat is quietly becoming one of the most in-demand coaches in the world.

Inside the Socceroos camp: Dealing with illness, laying World Cup plans Inside the Socceroos camp: Dealing with illness, laying World Cup plans

Struck down by sickness, drained by travel, and up against high-calibre opponents, the Socceroos' US tour didn't go to plan -- but in adversity, Popovic may have learned more than any friendly could promise.

Socceroos to host FIFA pre-World Cup warm-up tournament Socceroos to host FIFA pre-World Cup warm-up tournament

The Socceroos will get their home send-off before next year's World Cup final adventure in North America by hosting a special FIFA-backed tournament on Australian soil.

Sick Socceroos get a pass, but attacking issues still remain Sick Socceroos get a pass, but attacking issues still remain

There's no shame in falling 3-0 to Colombia given the circumstances Tony Popovic's Socceroos found themselves in. The spotlight, however, will only shine brighter over the coming months.

Socceroos concede three late goals in Colombia loss Socceroos concede three late goals in Colombia loss

The Socceroos will finish 2025 on a three-game losing streak and off the back of their heaviest defeat under Tony Popovic after collapsing to a 3-0 loss to Colombia.

Paying Popa's penance: Why the Socceroos are learning to be patient Paying Popa's penance: Why the Socceroos are learning to be patient

New players in the Australian camp tend not to see any game-time under Tony Popovic, in what is fast becoming almost a Socceroos rite of passage.

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Jackson Irvine 3 14 1
Craig Goodwin 3 9 5
Lewis Miller 2 10 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Craig Goodwin 5 9 3
Martin Boyle 3 7 2
Connor Metcalf.. 2 9 1