The Socceroos have officially qualified for the World Cup.
After a flawless run in the second round, Australia were seriously tested in the third round.
However, wins over Japan and Saudi Arabia in the final two matches mean Tony Popovic's side has booked their tickets to North America.
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Socceroos AFC 3rd round World Cup 2026 qualifying standings
Group C
Last updated June 11, 2025
| Pos. | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Japan | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 27 | 23 |
| 2. | Australia | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 19 |
| 3. | Saudi Arabia | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 13 |
| 4. | Indonesia | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 20 | -11 | 12 |
| 5. | China | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 20 | -13 | 9 |
| 6. | Bahrain | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 16 | -11 | 6 |
Socceroos AFC third round World Cup 2026 qualifying schedule, results
The schedule and results for third round World Cup qualifying is as follows:
| Matchday 1 | 5 September 2024 | Socceroos 0-1 Bahrain | Robina Stadium |
| Matchday 2 | 10 September 2024 | Indonesia 0-0 Socceroos | Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium |
| Matchday 3 | 10 October 2024 | Socceroos 3-1 China | Adelaide Oval |
| Matchday 4 | 15 October 2024 | Japan 1-1 Socceroos | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| Matchday 5 | 14 November 2024 | Socceroos 1-1 Saudi Arabia | AAMI Park |
| Matchday 6 | 19 November 2024 | Bahrain 2-2 Socceroos | Bahrain National Stadium |
| Matchday 7 | 20 March 2025 | Socceroos 5-1 Indonesia | Sydney Football Stadium |
| Matchday 8 | 25 March 2025 | China 0-2 Socceroos | Hangzhou Sports Park Stadium |
| Matchday 9 | 5 June 2025 | Socceroos 1-0 Japan | Optus Stadium |
| Matchday 10 | 10 June 2025 | Saudi Arabia 1-2 Socceroos | King Abdullah Sport City |