All 32 teams participating in the World Cup in Qatar are introduced.
This time, we will introduce Group D, Australia national team, finished third in its group in the final qualifying round, won a one-off match against UAE in the Asian qualifying playoffs, and won a deadly penalty shootout against Peru in the intercontinental playoffs, to qualify for the sixth time in five consecutive tournaments.
Basic Information
| Number of appearances | 6th（Fifth consecutive） |
| Highest Achievement | Round of 16 |
| FIFA Ranking | 39th |
| Capital city | Canberra |
| Population | 25.75 million people |
| Manager | Graha Arnold |
| Nickname | Socceroos |
＜Results of last 6 games＞
| 3/30 | World Cup qualifier | Saudi Arabia | ● | 1-0 | A |
| 6/2 | Friendly match | Jordan | 〇 | 2-1 | N |
| 6/8 | World Cup Playoffs | UAE | 〇 | 1-2 | A |
| 6/14 | World Cup Playoffs | Peru | 〇 （PK） |
0-0 （5-4） |
N |
| 9/22 | Friendly match | New Zealand | 〇 | 1-0 | H |
| 9/25 | Friendly match | New Zealand | 〇 | 0-2 | A |
・The All-Traian team, nicknamed the “Socceroos” won its 31st berth in the long-familiar intercontinental playoffs and qualified for its sixth World Cup in five consecutive tournaments.
・In the Asian qualifying playoff against UAE, they defeated UAE 1-2 in Doha, which is hardly a neutral site, and in the intercontinental playoff against Peru, they lacked decisiveness and went into a penalty shootout, but a strange move to replace the goalkeeper proved successful, and they won by a narrow margin, and Arnold, who had been in the news for a while about his dismissal, was able to get his head straight just in time.
・As their struggles in the qualifying rounds indicate, the quality and quantity of the team members are tough, but when it comes to the “underdogs,” they show unparalleled tenacity, and we expect them to overturn their reputation as the weakest in the group.
Manager
| （Name） | Graha Arnold |
| （Date of birth） | August 3, 1963（59） |
| （nationality) | Australia |
| （inauguration) | Jul. 2018 |
・A long-time assistant coach for the A national team, he became coach for the second time in his career in 2006.
・The World Cup in Qatar, which he arrived at after suffering a great deal, was his last hurrah.
・During his active career, he has played for Holland and Belgium. His national team caps include 19 goals in 56 games.
Basic Formations & Tactics
The team’s tenacity, which burns only in adversity, overturns the odds.
＜Basic Formations＞
・The Australian national team traditionally plays a 4-2-3-1 formation, but in the final stages of the qualifying rounds and the playoffs, the team will play a 4-4-2 formation. The reason for this is to accommodate the opposing team’s system and the absence of a front-line aerial presence, such as Kennedy and Cahill, who can win aerial duels up front.
・In addition to the absence of an absolute FW, several key players have yet to decide where they belong, and without the emergence of new players by the start of the season, the competition is expected to be tough.
＜At Attack＞
・A side-attacking team with wingers who have excellent forward momentum, and either penetrate into the vital zone or cross up the field. The right side of the team is particularly important, and the ability of the SBs and Boyle to break through is the lifeline of the team.
・The current national team is often thought of as a “connecting Australia” under the influence of former coach Ange Postecoglou, but the current A team uses both connection and quick development, with both SBs positioned high in possession and the wingers running into the space in front of them. In possession, the two backs are positioned high, with the wingers running into the space in front of them. In some cases, they are willing to play long balls from the final line.
・Leckie, with his propulsion, holding ability, and height, will be a threat to the opposition if he can find the best solution with the talented wingers. Mabil, with his speed, would also be effective in the second half when he appears to be tiring.
＜At Defense＞
・If the ball is lost, they press from close quarters, but do not persistently chase, but rather the entire team retreads and quickly sets up a defensive formation.
・In an offensive situation, press from someone close to the ball and try to win the ball.
Star players（Top 4 ）
Ajdin Hrustic （MF/Verona）
・”A Mainstay of the Socceroos”
・One of the few left backs in the Australian national team who can make a difference with his dribbling and passing. He is one of the few left backs in the Australian national team who can make a difference with his dribbling and passing. He has been traveling around Europe since he was a youth player and won the EL championship last season.
・As a key player in the midfield, he contributes in a wide range of situations from build-up to the finish. His left-footed kicks are accurate and powerful enough to hit the target, and his highly accurate FKs are also a threat.
Awer Mabil （FW/Cádiz）
・”The Fast Winger”
・A symbol of Australia, a nation of immigrants. He is the symbol of Australia, a nation of immigrants. He also has high intensity when defending, and always runs in a straight line at full speed.
・After playing in Denmark, Portugal, and Turkey, he started playing in La Liga this season. He is aiming for a higher level by refining his passing and decision-making skills.
Aaron Mooy （MF/Celtic）
・”The Key to Success in an Offense and Defense”
・He uses his ability to keep possession to skillfully avoid the press, and he scatters his passes over a wide area to build his attacks. With his strong physicality, he is a threat to opponents in aerial duels and set pieces.
・In the 2015/16 season, he scored double-digit league goals and assists, and has awakened to become one of the best commanders in the A-League. He then signed a three-year contract with Manchester City in 2016, but bounced around from team to team before joining Celtic this season.
Mathew Ryan （GK/Copenhagen）
・”Protector and Captain”
・He has extensive experience in the Premier League, and despite his small stature, he makes his presence felt with his aggressive play. He uses his outstanding reflexes to spot opponents’ moves until the last minute.
・He is mentally dependable, but lacks skill on his feet. He moved to Copenhagen this season in search of playing opportunities.
Players List
| Name | Age | Club team | Representative Results (Goals) | |
| Mathew Ryan | 30 | Copenhagen | 74 caps | ・He was also at Arsenal and Real Sociedad. |
| Andrew Redmayne | 33 | Sydney FC | 3 caps | ・Became a hero in the penalty shootout against Peru |
| Danny Vuković | 37 | Central Coast Mariners | 4 caps | ・One of the best GKs in the country ・veteran with a long and healthy life |
| Trent Sainsbury | 30 | Al-Wakrah | 60 caps（4） | ・Scoring on set pieces. ・Director’s son-in-law |
| Aziz Behich | 31 | Dundee United | 52 caps（2） | ・Sweat both offense and defense. |
| Bailey Wright | 30 | Sunderland | 27 caps（2） | ・Solid CB who has played in lower England for a long time. |
| Harry Souttar | 24 | Stoke City | 10 caps（6） | ・The lovable big giant. Aiming to return from a serious injury. |
| Fran Karačić | 26 | Brescia | 9 caps（1） | ・Large right SB who takes away the freedom of the opponent with a sticky defensive response ・Born in Croatia |
| Kye Rowles | 24 | Heart | 3 caps | ・Evaluation rises in the playoffs and moves to Scotland. |
| Jason Davidson | 31 | Eupen | 23 caps（1） | ・Offensive SB |
| Nathaniel Atkinson | 23 | Heart | 3 caps | ・Competing with Karacic for the right SB spot |
| Joel King | 22 | Joel King | 2 caps | ・Left SB with a steady growth curve |
| Thomas Deng | 25 | Albirex Niigata | 4 caps | ・Joined the national team at the age of 19, but was unable to participate in regular competition due to injury. ・Returned to the national team in September. ・Like Mabil, he was born in a refugee camp. |
| Miloš Degenek | 28 | Columbus Crew | 37 caps | ・Using height and strength, it is exceptionally strong in interpersonal battles, and has speed that does not allow penetration. ・Show solid play in MLS |
| Aaron Mooy | 32 | Celtic | 52 caps（7） | ・Challenging Europe under the tutelage of Shinji Ono |
| Jackson Irvine | 29 | St. Pauli | 48 caps（7） | ・Hard worker in an athletic midfield |
| Ajdin Hrustic | 26 | Verona | 19 caps（3） | ・Breaking new ground with anchors |
| James Jeggo | 30 | Eupen | 15 caps | ・Blacks to fill in the holes in the accident |
| Riley McGREE | 24 | Middlesbrough | 9 caps（1） | ・Attacking midfielder for the next generation |
| Denis Genreau | 23 | Toulouse | 3 caps | ・Versatile midfielder who contributed to the club’s promotion to the first division |
| Gianni Stensness | 23 | Viking | 2 caps | ・Can be used as a volante and CB. |
| KEANU BACCUS | 24 | St. Mirren | 1 caps | ・A defensive midfielder from South Africa who was called up to the national team for the first time in September and was selected as a member of the roster after only seven minutes of play. ・If you steal the ball in midfield, immediately carry the ball forward and create a starting point for attack |
| Cameron Devlin | 24 | Heart of Midlothian | 0 | ・ Supporting the team with abundant stamina and dedicated defense |
| Mathew Leckie | 31 | Melbourne | 71 caps（13） | ・Abundant athleticism, plays on the wing and in CF, and is an integral part of the team |
| Awer Mabil | 27 | Cádiz | 28 caps（7） | ・Born in a refugee camp in Kenya |
| Jamie Maclaren | 29 | Melbourne | 25 caps（8） | ・Domestically acclaimed FW, but controversial for prioritizing wedding over match against Saudi Arabia |
| Mitchell Duke | 31 | Fagiano Okayama | 20 caps（7） | ・Inspiring the team with his fighting spirit |
| Martin Boyle | 29 | Hibernian | 18 caps（5） | ・Scottish native, essential on the right side |
| Craig Goodwin | 30 | Adelaide United | 10caps（1） | ・Solid play and presence. |
| Adam Taggar | 29 | Cerezo Osaka | 16 caps（6） | ・Excellent play to get behind the final line. ・Returned from injury and expects more in the future. |
| Marco Tilio | 21 | Melbourne City | 4 caps | ・Breaking through opposing defenders with speedy dribbling |
| Nick Dagostino | 24 | Melbourne Victory | 2 caps | ・Young Hope |
| Jason CUMMINGS | 27 | Central Coast Mariners | 1 caps (1) |
・I’m from Scotland. Rangers and Scottish national team goal hunter ・Highly accurate left-footed shot in front of the goal is appealing ・Excellent first touch and off-the-ball movement |
| Garang Mawien Kuol | 18 | Central Coast Mariners | 1 caps | ・Supernova who has decided to transfer to Newcastle ・Utilizing the high physical ability unique to Africa, he wins against large defenders and shows acrobatic play. |
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