Australia

“Australia's tactical setup at WC2026 primarily features a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a disciplined defensive midfield duo anchoring the engine room and allowing the attacking trio to press high up the pitch. The Socceroos' key strength lies in their potent attacking trident, particularly the interplay between the creative attacking midfielder, a dynamic right winger, and the clinical center-forward, who have consistently found the back of the net throughout the qualification campaign. A concern for the Australian team is their vulnerability to high-intensity counter-attacks, which could be exploited by more experienced opponents, particularly if they are caught out of position by the opponents' swift transitional play.”