Australia World Cup Squad 2022: Socceroos Final 26-Man Roster
Graham Arnold has proposed candidates for the World Cup 2022 team for the September friendly.
Graham Arnold has stated that Australia may have a squad at the 2022 World Cup.
Australia will face New Zealand twice this month as part of its preparation for Qatar.
The Socceroos qualified for the competition after winning the intercontinental playoffs in June. Andrew Redmayne, the backup goalkeeper, emerged as the surprise hero. Will he join the squad for the World Cup 2022? Let’s find out below.
Australia 2022 World Cup Squad (Final Roster)
On Tuesday, November 8, Australian soccer coach Graham Arnold announced his World Cup Squad. Here’s Australia’s confirmed World Cup final 26-Man squad:
| Position | Player | Club | Age | Caps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Maty Ryan | FC Copenhagen (DEN) | 30 | 75 |
| Goalkeeper | Andrew Redmayne | Sydney FC (AUS) | 33 | 3 |
| Goalkeeper | Danny Vukovic | Central Coast Mariners (AUS) | 37 | 4 |
| Defender | Milos Degenek | Columbus Crew (USA) | 28 | 38 |
| Defender | Aziz Behich | Dundee United (SCO) | 31 | 53 |
| Defender | Joel King | OB (DAN) | 21 | 3 |
| Defender | Nathaniel Atkinson | Hearts (SCO) | 23 | 5 |
| Defender | Fran Karacic | Brescia (ITA) | 26 | 10 |
| Defender | Harry Souttar | Stoke City (ENG) | 23 | 10 |
| Defender | Kye Rowles | Hearts (SCO) | 24 | 3 |
| Defender | Bailey Wright | Sunderland (ENG) | 30 | 27 |
| Defender | Thomas Deng | Albirex Niigata (JAP) | 25 | 2 |
| Midfielder | Aaron Mooy | Celtic (SCO) | 32 | 53 |
| Midfielder | Jackson Irvine | St Pauli (GER) | 29 | 49 |
| Midfielder | Ajdin Hrustic | Hellas Verona (ITA) | 26 | 20 |
| Midfielder | Keanu Baccus | St Mirren (SCO | 29 | 53 |
| Midfielder | Cameron Devlin | Hearts (SCO) | 24 | 1 |
| Midfielder | Riley McGree | Middlesbrough (ENG) | 23 | 10 |
| Forward | Awer Mabil | Cadiz (SPA) | 27 | 29 |
| Forward | Mathew Leckie | Melbourne City (AUS) | 31 | 72 |
| Forward | Martin Boyle | Hibernian (SCO) | 29 | 19 |
| Forward | Jamie Maclaren | Melbourne City (AUS) | 29 | 26 |
| Forward | Jason Cummings | Central Coast Mariners (AUS) | 27 | 1 |
| Forward | Mitchell Duke | Fagiano Okayama (JAP) | 31 | 20 |
| Forward | Garang Kuol | Central Coast Mariners (AUS) | 18 | 1 |
| Forward | Craig Goodwin | Adelaide United (AUS) | 30 | 10 |
Also Check: Australia FIFA World Cup Schedule
FIFA World Cup 2022 Australia Team Preview
Several players should make Australia’s final team unless they are injured or suspended.
Mat Ryan is the captain and first-choice goalkeeper for the club. He has previously played for Real Sociedad, Brighton, and Arsenal. Ajdin Hrustic is one of the Socceroos’ greatest players. He won the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt the previous season.
Trent Sainsbury, Aaron Mooy, and Mathew Leckie are all experienced players who will have an impact.
Both Nathaniel Atkinson, a Hearts right defender, and Awer Mabil, a Cadiz winger, made their debuts in March, yet they both started both play-off games.
The Socceroos secured the opportunity to represent Australia at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in a penalty shootout.
A group that had difficulty qualifying for the event contains few trustworthy players.
Graham Arnold has recently given younger players opportunities, and they are eager to make the World Cup team.
A large number of Australian players want to play in Qatar in November. Some celebrities will be chosen based on their expertise and talent.
Our Prediction about Australia at FIFA World Cup 2022
After a difficult qualifying campaign, Australia will qualify for the 2022 World Cup with a mix of young and experienced players.
Arnold has until October 21 to choose a preliminary team of 35-55 players, with FIFA requiring final rosters on November 14.
Arnold will most likely select these players depending on how they qualified for the World Cup and with whom they played in friendlies.
Because the Socceroos will not play again until they decide on their final team, club form is critical
Initially, the Socceroos used a 4-3-3 formation with two deeper-lying midfielders. However, in their two postseason games, they used a 4-1-4-1 formation.
Arnold may choose for a more defensive World Cup shape against France, Denmark, and Tunisia.
When is Australia World Cup squad announced?
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold announced his FIFA World Cup squad on Tuesday, November 8.
Which is 6 days ahead of the FIFA-imposed deadline.
How many players will be in Australia’s World Cup squad?
The number of players on a squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 will increase from 23 to 26.
How Many Football World Cups has Australia won?
They have won the Asian Cup in 2015, as well as the Nations Cup in 1980, 1996, 2000, and 2004. Their best World Cup accomplishment was reaching the Round of 16 in 2006. That was the furthest they can go.
Will Australia advance to the next level? With such squad, there’s still possibility. Make sure you witness it when they do. Bookmark our page for news and updates.
