Australia

“Australia's tactical setup at WC2026 revolves around a 4-3-3 formation, leveraging their creative midfield pairing of Jackson Irvine and Riley McGree to control the tempo of the game and distribute the ball effectively to their pacey wingers. Their key strength lies in the attacking prowess of forwards Awer Mabil and Ajdin Hrustic, who possess the pace and finishing ability to pose a significant threat to opposing defenses. However, a concern for the Socceroos is their vulnerability to quick transitions, as their high defensive line can often be exposed by opponents' swift counter-attacks.”