The current coach is the Dutchman Lambertus “Bert” van Marwijk, leading the team since 2018 (data from June 1, 2018).

Australia is a team from Australia and Oceania that has played official matches since 1922.

Official name: Football Federation Australia.

Australia football team interesting facts


1. Australia played their first game on June 17, 1922. She lost to New Zealand 3: 1.

2. Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer (109) has played the most games for Australia. He played in the years 1993-2013.

3. Tim Cahill scored the most goals (in 96 games he scored 47 goals). In the national team since 2004.

4. Australia won the Asian Championship in 2015.

5. The youngest rookie was Tommy Oar. On March 4, 2010, he entered the field at the age of 18, 2 months and 22 days.

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6. The oldest player was Mark Schwarzer. On September 7, 2013, he played a match at the age of 40, 11 months and 1 day.

7. Australia made its debut at the World Cup in 1974. She only gained 1 point.

8. The greatest success at the World Cup was reaching the 1/8 finals in 2006.

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9. The tallest player is goalkeeper Brad Jones – 194 cm (data from June 1, 2018).

10. The lowest player is defender Aziz Behich – 170 cm (data from June 1, 2018)

11. The most expensive player is Aaron Mooy. Its market value is EUR 10 million (data from June 1, 2018).

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12. Australia is ranked 36th in the FIFA ranking (data as of June 7, 2018).

13. The highest place in the FIFA ranking – 14 (2009).

14. The lowest position in the FIFA ranking – 102 (2014).

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15. The National Stadium of Australia is the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide (53,000 capacity).

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16. Of the 23 players selected for the World Cup in Russia, 3 play in the Australian league.

17. The technical sponsor of the Australian team is Nike.

18. The youngest competitor appointed to the World Cup in Russia 2018 is Daniel Arzani, 19 years old (data from June 10, 2018).

19. The oldest competitor appointed to the World Cup in Russia 2018 is Tim Cahill, 38 years old (data from June 10, 2018).

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20. The Australian national team is based at the 2018 World Cup in Kazan.

21. The most games Australia has played with the national team of Japan – 16 (3 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats). Data as of June 13, 2018.

22. The average height of 23 Australian players is 182 cm.

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23. In the 84th minute of the match against France, the youngest player of this championship – Australian Daniel Arzani – entered the field.

24. Summing up, Australia scored 2 goals at the World Cup in Russia and conceded 5 goals. They had 1 draw and 2 defeats.

25. Australian players fouled 37 times. They were punished with 7 yellow cards.

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26. A total of 14 corner kicks.

27. They made 1,464 passes, 86% of which were accurate.

28. Australia fired a total of 32 shots (8 on target).

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Australia football team questions and answers


What are the Australian footballers called?

Australia’s soccer players are called “Socceroos”.

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What’s the biggest jackpot ever in Australia?

On April 11, 2001, Australia defeated Samoe 31 to 0.

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What’s been the biggest loss in Australia’s history?

On September 17, 1955, Australia lost 0 to 8 to the South African Union.

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What is the total value of the Australian players going to the World Cup in Russia?

The total estimated value of the 23-person team appointed for the 2018 World Cup is 49,550,000 euros.

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Who were the most famous coaches who have trained Australia?

In 2005-2006, Guus Hiddink was the Australian coach.

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How many times has Australia played with Poland?

Australia played 1 match with the Polish national team. On September 7, 2010, she won 1: 2.

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What are the chances of bookmakers for Australia to win the 2018 World Cup?

Australia’s odds to win are 301.00. For comparison, Poland is 67.00.

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What is the average age of the players going to the 2018 World Cup?

The average age of players going to the 2018 World Cup is 28.1 years.

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