Tony Popović has injected fresh energy into the Socceroos. Qualification was built on defensive solidity and quick transitions. Their squad blends Premier League experience with A-League workhorses — difficult to break down and dangerous on the counter. The 2022 Round of 16 proved they belong at this level.
| Player | Born | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Maty Ryan | Apr 08, 1992 | 34 |
| Paul Izzo | Jan 06, 1995 | 31 |
| Player | Born | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Aziz Behich | Dec 16, 1990 | 35 |
| Miloš Degenek | Apr 28, 1994 | 32 |
| Kye Rowles | Jun 24, 1998 | 27 |
| Jacob Italiano | Jul 30, 2001 | 24 |
| Cameron Burgess | Oct 21, 1995 | 30 |
| Jason Geria | May 10, 1993 | 33 |
| Jordan Bos | Oct 29, 2002 | 23 |
| Alessandro Circati | Oct 10, 2003 | 22 |
| Lucas Herrington | Sep 05, 2007 | 18 |
| Player | Born | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Riley McGree | Nov 02, 1998 | 27 |
| Kai Trewin | May 18, 2001 | 25 |
| Connor Metcalfe | Nov 05, 1999 | 26 |
| Ajdin Hrustic | Jul 05, 1996 | 29 |
| Aiden O’Neill | Jul 04, 1998 | 27 |
| Patrick Yazbek | Aug 22, 2002 | 23 |
| Alex Robertson | Apr 17, 2003 | 23 |
| Paul Okon-Engstler | Jan 24, 2005 | 21 |
| Player | Born | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Boyle | Apr 25, 1993 | 33 |
| Awer Mabil | Sep 15, 1995 | 30 |
| Deni Jurić | Sep 03, 1997 | 28 |
| Nishan Velupillay | May 07, 2001 | 25 |
| Nestory Irankunda | Feb 09, 2006 | 20 |
| Ante Šuto | Jun 19, 2000 | 25 |