Australia World Cup lineup, starting 11 in Qatar 2022: Who starts for Socceroos against Argentina?

Joshua Thomas

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Australia have progressed to the World Cup Round of 16 for just the second time in their history in Qatar.

The Socceroos claimed consecutive 1-0 wins over Tunisia and Denmark to claim second spot in Group D.

Graham Arnold's side will now face heavyweights Argentina in the knockout stages with both sides given just two days of recovery time. 

Lionel Messi and Co. will be strong favourites in this match, but Australia have kept back-to-back clean sheets and have enough depth to shake things up slightly when it comes to their starting side in search of another upset. 

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Australia confirmed lineup vs Argentina

Australia bring in Keanu Bacchus for Craig Goodwin for the clash as coach Graham Arnold makes a change in midfield.

Australia confirmed lineup (4-3-3, right to left): 1. Ryan (GK) — 2.  Degenek, 19. Souttar, 4. Rowles, 16. Behich —  26. Bacchus, 13. Mooy, 22. Irvine — 15. Duke, 14. McGree, 7. Leckie

  • Injured: Martin Boyle (removed from squad)
  • Suspended: None

Australia World Cup squad

Here are the 26 names on Australia's World Cup squad in Qatar (Caps correct as of start of Qatar 2022):

PositionPlayerClubAgeCaps
GoalkeeperMaty RyanFC Copenhagen (DEN)3076
GoalkeeperAndrew RedmayneSydney FC (AUS)334
GoalkeeperDanny VukovicCentral Coast Mariners (AUS)374
DefenderMilos DegenekColumbus Crew (USA)2839
DefenderAziz BehichDundee United (SCO)3154
DefenderJoel KingOB (DAN)214
DefenderNathaniel AtkinsonHearts (SCO)236
DefenderFran KaracicBrescia (ITA)2611
DefenderHarry SouttarStoke City (ENG)2311
DefenderKye RowlesHearts (SCO)244
DefenderBailey WrightSunderland (ENG)3027
DefenderThomas DengAlbirex Niigata (JAP)252
MidfielderAaron MooyCeltic (SCO)3254
MidfielderJackson IrvineSt Pauli (GER)2950
MidfielderAjdin HrusticHellas Verona (ITA)2620
MidfielderKeanu BaccusSt Mirren (SCO)292
MidfielderCameron DevlinHearts (SCO)241
MidfielderRiley McGreeMiddlesbrough (ENG)2312
ForwardAwer MabilCadiz (SPA)2730
ForwardMathew LeckieMelbourne City (AUS)3174
ForwardMarco TilioMelbourne City (AUS)215
ForwardJamie MaclarenMelbourne City (AUS)2926
ForwardJason CummingsCentral Coast Mariners (AUS)272
ForwardMitchell DukeFagiano Okayama (JAP)3122
ForwardGarang KuolCentral Coast Mariners (AUS)182
ForwardCraig GoodwinAdelaide United (AUS)3011

Joshua Thomas

Josh has been covering sport for nearly a decade now having fallen in love with football at a young age. A UTS graduate, Josh has previously worked for GOAL and now covers football closely for The Sporting News.